Dynamic Processes in the Contingent Valuation of an Endangered Mammal Species

Clement Tisdell, Clevo Wilson () and Hemanath Swarna Nantha

No 55064, Economics, Ecology and Environment Working Papers from University of Queensland, School of Economics

Abstract: Reports experimental results involving 204 members of the public who were asked their willingness to pay for the conservation of the mahogany glider Petaurus gracilis on three occasions: prior to information being provided to them about the glider and other wildlife species; after such information was provided, and after participants had an opportunity to see live specimens of this endangered species. Variations in the mean willingness to pay are analysed. Concerns arise about whether information provision and experience reveal ‘true’ contingent valuations of public goods and about the choice of the relevant contingent valuation measure.

Keywords: Environmental; Economics; and; Policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 23
Date: 2005-04
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.55064

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