pmpk20/PhD_CEPaper: How confident are you in the ability of experts to provide reliable information? Evidence from a choice experiment on microplastics: A supporting dataset

Summary

This study explores how much people trust scientists and experts when they share information about microplastics (tiny plastic particles found in water, food, and even our bodies) and their health risks. Using a survey-based experiment where people made choices based on different information, the researchers looked at whether people's trust in expert sources affects how they respond to health guidance. This matters because if people don't trust the experts warning them about microplastic risks, they may ignore useful safety information—so understanding trust levels can help scientists communicate more effectively about emerging health concerns.