Loot boxes in video games are a form of in-game transactions with randomized elements. Concerns have been raised about loot boxes' similarities with gambling and their potential harms (e.g. overspending). Recognizing players' and parents' concerns, in mid-2020, the Entertainment Software Rating...

ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to develop a Food Label Reading Scale (FLRS) to assess the reading habits of adult individuals regarding the information provided on food labels and their expectations regarding this information.DesignThe data were collected through face-to-face...

Carbon footprint labels have been shown to lead consumers to choose food products with lower CO2 emissions, but an unresolved issue is what proportion of food products must be labeled for labeling to be effective. We asked 1,081 American consumers to shop in an experimental online grocery store...

Despite the efforts of policymakers and growing usage of front-of-package and on-shelf evaluative nutrition labels, these simplified nutritional information systems have led to only modest improvements in the healthiness of grocery baskets. A key reason may be that consumers prioritize taste...

Blockchain technology is widely regarded as one of the most significant technological developments of the past decade. Despite the technology's increasing popularity and interest, little is understood about its present application and utilization in the fashion industry. This research delves...

Consumers' interest in product information, such as nutrition, environment, and social aspects, is increasing in the food market. Blockchain technology can enhance credibility of quality signals on labels through transparency and accountability in the supply chain. This study examines the impact...

Globally, unhealthy diets have a significant impact on people's risk of disease and mortality, so the German Ministry of Nutrition and Agriculture also focuses on healthier and balanced diets in its reduction and innovation strategy. By means of the NutriScore, the nudging principle is used to...

This paper studies the effect of mandatory eco-labels for durable goods using a bunching design. I exploit discontinuities in the European energy label for washing machines to document consumer inattention in response to the salient quality signal given by the label. The effect on the...