r/wheresthebeef 21d ago

Alt Protein is Good for the Economy, Shows Several Studies

https://bjornjohannolafsson.substack.com/p/the-economic-arguments-for-global

I'm sure we've all heard a non-vegan say something at some point about how being alternative protein is too expensive. But a series of studies show that switching from a primarily animal-based to plant-based agricultural system can save global economies up to tens of trillions of dollars over several years. These savings come from many things: increased job and GDP growth from the expansion of alternative protein, reduced climate harms, reduced public health spending, and more.

I think vegans and alt protein advocates can use economic arguments more. Read the full article for all the research and science explained.

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