ABSTRACT

There is a truly enormous literature on using stated preference information to place a monetary value on environmental amenities. This three volume set provides the key papers for understanding the historical development of contingent valuation, its theoretical and statistical foundations, and the major controversies. It also contains representative papers covering all of the major application areas in environmental valuation.

part |2 pages

PART I BENEFIT-COST APPLICATION AREAS

chapter |72 pages

Outdoor Recreation

chapter |78 pages

Air Quality

chapter |50 pages

Water

chapter |34 pages

Other Negative Externalities

chapter |98 pages

Land Preservation and Protection

chapter |86 pages

Health

part |2 pages

PART II NATURAL RESOURCE DAMAGES