Published May 10, 2022 | Version v1
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Oiconomy Pricing - Real price of pepper from Indonesia

Creators

  • 1. Verstegen
  • 2. Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development - Utrecht University

Description

Using the Oiconomy Pricing method, this case study assessed the negative hidden costs and positive costs of a jar of white pepper produced by Verstegen. Hidden costs show what impact the product has on planet, people and prosperity that are currently not reflected in the prices charged for the goods along the value chain. Negative hidden costs are based on prevention as they calculate the cost necessary to eliminate all the negative impact.

This assessment identified negative hidden costs of € 1,03 along the value-chain of one jar of white pepper.

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References

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