Publications
While our publications are all listed here, they are easier to browse on our research page.
The impact of Corporate Social Responsibility on animal welfare standards: Evidence from the cage-free egg industry
In their review of corporate campaigns for cage-free eggs, our researchers found that, on average, a one-commitment increase leads to a 0.035 (95% CI: 0.01 - 0.06) percentage point rise in the share of cage-free hen housing. Given the large number of hens in the industry, the impact of a few new commitments per year is substantial.
Inconsistent evidence for price substitution between butter and margarine: a shallow review
While decreasing the prices of plant-based substitutes is a prominent animal welfare strategy, it's possible this approach could increase animal consumption. In a review of 19 studies, Samara Mendez et al. observed wide variation in the relationship between butter and margarine prices and demand.