Abstract
In this paper we present estimated recreation values for preventing a decline inwater levels at, and even the total loss of, a large western lake that is drying up. We use aPoisson version of the count data travel cost model; however, in addition to and incombination with revealed preference (RP) data, we employ contingent behavior (CB)responses to hypothetical questions on alternative water levels and number of trips. Thepooled model used allows for tests of differences between results using RP and CB data.This particular pooled RP/CB approach has not to our knowledge previously been appliedto examine the values of alternative water quantities in water-based recreation.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | The Stated Preference Approach to Environmental Valuation |
| Subtitle of host publication | Volume III: Applications: Benefit-Cost Analysis and Natural Resource Damage Assessment |
| Publisher | Taylor and Francis |
| Pages | 65-74 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781351881579 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780754623342 |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2018 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Environmental Science