Residents of Milan willing to pay more for environmentally safe agricultural products.
The article explores how people in Milan, Italy, are willing to pay more for agricultural products produced in environmentally friendly ways. Researchers used a method called conjoint choice experiment to estimate the value of reducing negative effects of pesticide use, like harming biodiversity and contaminating groundwater. The study found that residents are willing to pay extra for food grown without harmful chemicals, showing a strong preference for environmentally safe farming practices.