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COPYRIGHT 2003 Consumer Alert
The ongoing dispute between the U.S. and Europe over agricultural biotechnology has several causes, but the differences in consumers' perception and acceptance of this technology are an important factor in the debate. While a range of scientific organizations and institutions in the Europe Union have declared that it is safe to eat genetically modified foods, many consumers are still worried about potential long-term effects.
Risk perception plays an important role in consumer behavior....
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