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David Zilberman The GMO labeling debate continued: It’s about the ‘benchmark’

David Zilberman, professor of agriculture and resource economics | 6/8/12 | 49 comments

I was amazed by the response to my previous post – and I will try address some of the main points.

I found three main themes repeating through the comments. First, it is clear that there are many people who are concerned about the side effects of GMOs and don’t trust … More >

David Zilberman Why labeling of GMOs is actually bad for people and the environment

David Zilberman, professor of agriculture and resource economics | 6/6/12 | 262 comments

On November 6th, California voters will be asked to vote on a proposition about labeling of genetically modified (GM) products. On the surface this seems quite reasonable: people should have information about what they consume. In my view, labeling requirements are appropriate when there is undisputed scientific evidence that a … More >

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