Research suggests that governments should move beyond lowest price when spending tax dollars, recognizing that some cheap goods may carry hidden environmental costs.
By implementing true cost accounting, we can factor in the environmental damages of foods like beef and dairy to assess their real-world prices.
The findings indicate that considering hidden costs could reform government purchasing, impacting human health and biodiversity while altering how we value food.
Long-distance transported apples may contribute to air pollution, leading to respiratory issues, while dairy production can exacerbate water scarcity in drought-prone regions.
#government-spending #environmental-economics #true-cost-accounting #sustainable-agriculture #public-health
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