Price reactions when consumers are concerned about pro-social reputation

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Abstract

In this paper, we propose a reputation-signalling model of demand for consumer goods containing pro-social characteristics such as a ‘fair trade’ or ‘organic’ certification. We show that reputation signalling can reverse price reactions resembling the crowding-out of pre-existing motives for pro-social behavior seen in situations of volunteering and charitable giving. Finally, using a unique combination of questionnaire and purchase panel data, we present evidence of such reputation-driven reversal of price reactions in the Danish market for organic milk.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
UdgivelsesstedFrederiksberg
UdgiverDepartment of Food and Resource Economics, University of Copenhagen
Antal sider58
StatusUdgivet - 2014
NavnIFRO Working Paper
Nummer2014/09

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