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2011 Autumn | Agriculture and Food Systems, Arts & Humanities, Sustainability

A Look at the Economic Crisis and Willingness to Pay for Organic Food in Greece and Spain

Student(s):

Jessica Kang

Program or Department(s):

  • Program on the Environment
  • University of Washington

Site supervisor(s):

Dr. Taso Lagos Jackson School of International Studies

Partner(s):

  • UW Greece and Study Abroad Program

Faculty advisor(s):

Dr. Taso Lagos, Jackson School of International Studies, University of Washington

Although food that is produced sustainably is better for the environment and human health, most cultures do not demand better access to it. The purpose of this research was to see if there is a relationship between a country’s economic status and the willingness to pay for organic food. As an independent researcher, I interviewed residents in Greece and Spain on their attitudes towards the economy and organic food. I then analyzed the data collected through statistical analysis and graphs. Results show that the country with the higher economic crisis has a lower willingness to pay.