Market power and food safety in the China pork industry

摘要: Using data collected from a pork firm survey, we develop modeling framework and use the conjectural variation method to examine effect of market power on food safety industry in China. Probit models with two‐step Heckman selection procedure are applied identify determinants likelihood degree violations. Market is found reduce violation but not violation. Other factors such as traceability systems, adoption risk control systems standards, scale scope operations also impact Findings suggest that China’s provides incentives for firms mitigate improve safety. However, may continue have challenges meeting obligations when moving toward mega‐size product diversification.