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Abstract
We evaluate the impact of different information sequences on participants’ hypothetical
willingness to pay (WTP) for food produced using nanotechnology. In three treatment groups,
information on the health, societal, or environmental impact linked to nanotechnology was
revealed in different sequences: an imposed order, a chosen order, and a chosen order after a
discussion among participants. Results show that information choice is important. While in the
imposed order, the first information revealed has no effect on WTP, the information chosen first
has a strong impact. Discussion has no further impact. Health information was a priority and
significantly decreased WTP, while societal and environmental information did not significantly
influence WTP.