Research Questions

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How does an increase in the number of advocates in a given area influence the likelihood of discovering cost-effective interventions in that region?

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Should we expect FAW movement to get more traction as emerging economies become richer, and over what timeframe?

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What government research and development (R&D) initiatives in alternative proteins are the most impactful and tractable to advocate for?

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Are there identifiable strategies to enhance non-PBMA products such as tofu and tempeh to effectively increase consumer adoption and displace traditional meat consumption?

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What is the impact of labeling laws on the sales of plant-based meat alternatives (PBMAs)?

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Which international institutions have the most influence over animal welfare policy in emerging economies?

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How do corporate campaigns and policy reform interact with and potentially reinforce each other?

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To what extent is animal welfare an issue that is politically polarizing (i.e. clearly associated with a particular political affiliation)?

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What are the jurisdictions most amenable to Farmed Animal Welfare policy reform over the next 5-10 years?

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By how many years do animal welfare corporate commitments accelerate reforms that might eventually occur due to other factors ?

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What are the political and economic structures that support the meat and dairy industries, and how can they be changed?

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How does veganism intersect with other social justice movements, such as animal advocacy, environmentalism or feminism?

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What lessons can the pro-animal movement learn from the economic impact of past transitions away from certain industries?

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What economic supports would effectively support factory farmers to either transition their farms or re-wild their land?

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What is the likely economic impact of a slaughterhouse ban in Denver, Colorado?

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What are the impacts of nonviolent grassroots pressure tactics (NGPT) on various advocacy objectives?

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Do opponents demonstrate more willingness to engage with advocates when faced with nonviolent grassroots pressure tactics (NGPT) in a particular place?

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Is it easier to recruit advocates to participate in nonviolent grassroots pressure tactics (NGPT) in some places than in others?

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How effective are community programs in influencing political advocacy for plant-forward policies?

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How does the effectiveness of youth advocates and adult advocates compare in calling on respondents to take online actions (e.g., signing a petition)?

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