ABSTRACT

In this title, originally published in 1984, Wilman develops and describes a methodology for imputing a monetary value to the loss in beach recreational services that would result from a hypothetical oil spill in the Georges Bank area off Massachusetts. Combining an oil-spill risk analysis model with an hedonic pricing model to generate estimates of beach pollution costs associated with offshore oil development, Wilman makes possible for the first time a rational judgement regarding whether the benefits of developing offshore oil outweigh the costs. This book is a valuable resource for students interested in environmental studies and Wilman’s methodological approach can be used to value other nonmarket resource services in any area.

chapter 1|17 pages

Perspective on the Problem

chapter 2|11 pages

Introduction to the Case Study

Pollution Externalities Affecting Recreational Beaches on Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard

chapter 3|26 pages

The Hedonic Pricing Model