Can traffic light nutritional labels induce healthier consumer choices? Experimental evidence from a developing country

In a context of increasing health problems related to bad dietary habits in developing countries, simplified nutritional label formats may be a promising policy alternative. The aim of this study is to assess whether the multiple traffic light (MTL) system can improve the nutritional quality of consumer decisions. We conducted a selection experiment in Peru, where participants were offered a choice between three alternatives in two different food categories (crackers and beverages). Individuals were randomly assigned products with MTL labels on them. Our results reveal that exposure to MTL labels significantly increases the probability of avoiding the least healthy options and of choosing the healthiest items among the alternatives provided. These effects are large in magnitude and seem to be driven by individuals that are female, report average or above average dietary habits, and lack basic nutritional knowledge. However, our findings also suggest that the effectiveness of MTL labels may be sensitive to the specific characteristics of the set of options provided. These findings contribute to the emerging experimental literature on MTL labels in two ways. First, we provide evidence that this system can be effective in inducing consumers to make healthier choices in real‐life situations. Second, we explore which individuals are more likely to benefit from exposure to MTL labels, as well as potential limitations to their effectiveness. Overall, our results provide new insights on how to assess the issue of bad nutrition in emerging economies.     

Optimal input trade policy under economic uncertainties in a small open economy

This article theoretically analyses optimal input trade policy under economic uncertainties in a small open economy. The benchmark model explains both key business cycle moments and asset prices of a representative emerging economy, and the corresponding deterministic version of the model finds no gain by deviating from the free input trade policy. The main findings are as follows: (1) it is optimal for the government to subsidize imported intermediate inputs in the benchmark model and (2) the result is robust to various shocks, various key structural parameters and various preference specifications.     

论高校辅导员如何应对突发事件

近年来,随着我国高等教育事业的发展,高校各类突发事件逐渐增多,影响了高校校园的稳定和和谐发展。辅导员在高校突发事件的处理上起着重要的作用。本文就辅导员如何应对突发事件提出几点建议。     

高职校企合作教学模式的内涵与践行机制

导读:校企合作实践教学模式的有效实施,需要学校与企业在人才培育过程中各有关要素形成一个有效工作系统.建立政府、行业、企业、学校"四方联动"机制,有助于学生加快知识更新,培育技术创新能力及提升自身的竞争力.     

汽车电脑检修方案浅析

汽车电脑在目前和未来汽车维修中所占比例逐渐扩大,介绍汽车电脑的工作原理,分析并制定正确的维修方案,应做到从电脑硬件和电脑软件分开检修,电脑本体到外围电路分开检修,综合分析故障原因并把握正确的检修思路,提高工作效率。     

A Comparison of Regulatory Awareness and Green Supply Chain Management Practices Among Chinese and Japanese Manufacturers

Leading manufacturers in developed countries generally have high environmental awareness and implement proactive environmental management practices such as green supply chain management (GSCM). However, it is uncertain if smaller manufacturers in developed countries are more proactive than all manufacturers in developing countries. To understand this situation, we carried out surveys among small and medium‐sized Japanese manufacturers, leading Chinese manufacturers and traditional Chinese manufacturers. Statistical results show that leading Chinese manufacturers have the highest awareness of both domestic and international environmental regulations/policies, and implement all GSCM practices at the highest level. Leading Chinese manufacturers and Japanese manufacturers are aware of international environmental regulations/policies, but such awareness only motivates them to implement eco‐design practices. Traditional Chinese manufacturers have limited awareness of international environmental regulations/policies, but such awareness brings all types of GSCM practice. Such results can be helpful for different manufacturers in both developed and developing countries to develop suitable environmental strategies. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd and ERP Environment     

关于构建精品课堂的几点思考

构建精品课堂是以课堂教学为切入点,实现素质教育的有效途径。构建精品课堂需树立教学和管理的新理念,澄清如何以学生为主体,确立科学的检验教学成果的标准。构建精品课堂要为教师搭建相对自由的平台。     

谈施工中混凝土裂缝的预防与处理

现代建筑中混凝土的地位非常重要,然而混凝土的裂缝问题是带有一定普遍性的技术问题,可能危害到建筑物的安全使用。因此,对混凝土裂缝问题,要给予高度重视,准确把握裂缝产生、发展的根本原因,采取有效的技术措施控制裂缝,确保工程质量。本文对混凝土裂缝的产生进行分析,并提出一些预防措施和处理方法。     

金融发展对经济增长影响的区域差异——基于变系数模型的实证研究

通过缩小研究对象的区域范围来控制地理因素对金融发展与经济增长间关系的影响,利用1994—2009年湖南省14个地区的数据研究金融发展对经济增长影响的地区差异。基于变系数模型检验、随机系数模型检验,选择似不相关回归方法进行实证分析。研究结果显示:湖南省14个地区的金融发展对当地经济增长的影响存在差异,多数地区的金融发展对其经济增长具有阻碍作用。     

基于电子取证技术的持续审计模型研究

缺乏系统的持续审计模型构造方法已成为制约当前计算机审计发展的瓶颈。在此背景下,以持续审计的工作原理为基础,本文提出一种基于电子取证技术的持续审计模型构造方法,它可以使持续审计更具有实时性和连续性。该模型通过实时监控异常行为的发生,一方面可以进行实时取证,对异常行为做详细记录,另一方面可以触发响应策略对不同强度的异常行为实施相应的响应。