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 looked at how much people trust experts (like scientists) when they give information about microplastics—those tiny plastic particles found in water, food, and even our bodies. Using a survey where people made choices based on different information sources, the researchers found that trust in experts significantly shapes how people react to microplastic risks. This matters because if people don't trust the experts warning them about microplastics, they may ignore useful safety information—making clear, credible science communication just as important as the research itself.