Heterogeneous preferences for congestion during a wilderness experience
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- 作者：Boxall ; Peter ; Rollins ; Kimberly ; Englin ; Jeffrey
- 关键词：Q26 ; Panel estimators ; Contingent valuation ; Wilderness recreation ; Congestion ; Heterogeneous preferences
- 刊名：Resource and Energy Economics
- 出版年：2003
- 出版时间：May, 2003
- 年：2003
- 卷：25
- 期：2
- 页码：177-195
- 全文大小：247 K
文摘
This analysis breaks down the congestion levels experienced during specific parts of a wilderness canoe trip. By explicitly addressing the heterogeneity in preferences for congestion during a trip, we are able to determine the relative value canoeists place on solitude at different points of a trip. Our econometric model utilizes a random effects probit framework to efficiently estimate the welfare impacts of congestion on each trip portion. The welfare effects of congestion levels vary across wilderness areas, parts of a trip and individuals.