An Analysis of Socio-Economic Factors and Consumer Motivations Influencing Organic Food Consumption: Barriers, Public Policy, and Sustainable Economic Practices

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10.2991/978-94-6463-766-3_8How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Organic food consumption; Economic sustainability; Public policy

Abstract

With the surge in demand for organic products, driven by health-conscious and eco-aware consumers, this study delves into how organic food consumption can pave the way for sustainable economic practices. Through a detailed survey of 270 respondents in Lucknow, the research unpacks consumer motivations—highlighting their preference for freshness, chemical-free produce, and environmental responsibility. However, barriers like limited availability and unclear certification hinder greater adoption. Utilizing advanced correlation and regression analyses, the study reveals how factors like income and product quality shape organic food spending. The findings emphasize the critical role of public policy in driving sustainable consumption by enhancing organic product availability, tightening certification standards, and incentivizing both producers and consumers. With strategic policies, governments can leverage the organic food market to promote long-term environmental and economic sustainability. This study not only maps the future of organic consumption but also shows how public policy can transform consumer behavior into a force for global sustainability.

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AU  - Ashu Chaudhary
AU  - Pranav Kumar Anand
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/06/24
TI  - An Analysis of Socio-Economic Factors and Consumer Motivations Influencing Organic Food Consumption: Barriers, Public Policy, and Sustainable Economic Practices
BT  - Proceedings of the IBA IEA Conference on Economics and Public Policy (Ecofluence 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 147
EP  - 166
SN  - 2352-5428
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-766-3_8
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-766-3_8
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