What determines whether households purchase organic food at all, and what drives the quantities they buy?

This project investigates (sociodemographic) determinants of participation in the organic food market (extensive margin) and, optionally (Master’s thesis extension), purchase quantities among organic consumers (intensive margin), for example using two-part or hurdle models.

What determines whether households purchase organic food at all, and what drives the quantities they buy?

This project investigates (sociodemographic) determinants of participation in the organic food market (extensive margin) and, optionally (Master’s thesis extension), purchase quantities among organic consumers (intensive margin), for example using two-part or hurdle models.

How do environmental and ethical concerns affect meat consumption?

The project investigates how climate, biodiversity, animal welfare, and health awareness are associated with the consumption of meat, other animal-based foods, and/or meat alternative products.

Is organic food mainly purchased for "healthy" products, or does it also extend to indulgent foods?

This project analyses the share of organic products within different food categories (e.g. fruits and vegetables versus sweets and snacks) and investigates how health awareness is associated with organic purchases across these categories.

What motivates consumers to reduce their meat consumption or choose organic food?

This project investigates the relative importance of different motivations (health, climate, animal welfare, biodiversity) in shaping sustainable food choices (organic food and/or reduced meat consumption). The analysis can be based on stated motivations from survey data and linked to actually observed scanner data.