Bio-based and Applied Economics (BAE) is an open-access journal promoted by the Italian Association of Agricultural and Applied Economics (AIEAA). Bio-based and Applied Economics (BAE) publishes contributions on the economics and policy of bio-based industries, such as agriculture, forestry, fishery and food, dealing with any related disciplines, such as resource and environmental economics, consumer studies, regional economics, innovation and development economics. The journal aims to promote their mutual enrichment by publishing articles and book reviews in all areas linking these subjects