Rachel Laudan on Food Waste

Rachel Laudan talks with host Russ Roberts about food waste. She argues there are tradeoffs in preventing food waste--reduced time for example or a reduction in food security--and that these tradeoffs should be measured carefully when considering policy or giving advice to individuals or organizations. She also discusses the role of food taboos and moralizing about food. Along the way, Laudan defends the virtue of individual choice and freedom in deciding what to eat.