Willingness to pay to ensure a continuous water supply with minimum restrictions

Clevo Wilson, Wasantha Athukorala (), Benno Torgler, Robert Gifford, Maria A. Garcia-Valiñas and Shunsuke Managi
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Clevo Wilson: Queensland University of Technology
Benno Torgler: Queensland University of Technology
Robert Gifford: University of Victoria
Maria A. Garcia-Valiñas: University of Oviedo

Empirical Economics, 2021, vol. 61, issue 3, No 14, 1519-1537

Abstract: Abstract This study provides a quantitative assessment of the willingness to pay to avoid water use restrictions taking into account psychological, attitudinal and behavioural influences. We analyse determinants of households’ willingness to pay to ensure a continuous water supply in Brisbane, Australia. The results show that in addition to socio-economic variables, attitudinal and behavioural factors—including values, norms, and beliefs—influence residents’ valuation. They also underscore the importance of accounting for socio-economic variables and pertinent psychological and behavioural aspects when implementing policies to manage and conserve urban water.

Keywords: Water use restrictions; Willingness to pay; Residential sector; Behavioural change (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1007/s00181-020-01955-8

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