The Economic Value of Water Quality

ISBN 10: 1840640472 / ISBN 13: 9781840640472

Published by Elgar Publishing, Incorporated, Edward, 2001

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Synopsis:

The authors of this in-depth study describe the theory and techniques that can be applied to the specific case of valuing potable water provided by groundwater supplies. The theory and techniques can be extended to valuing drinking water provided by surface water supplies, and also to valuing alternative levels of water quality.

The theory and case studies discussed in the book suggest that important determinants of the economic value of water quality include: the probability of contamination measured objectively and subjectively, information on actual levels of contamination in household water supplies, socioeconomic characteristics of households, and the extent to which the values of water quality people hold include non-use components. The case study results also suggest that empirical valuation results are sensitive to study design effects such as the particular statistical technique used to estimate mean or median values. These results suggest that estimating water quality values using benefits transfer techniques is problematic, but perhaps feasible with improved data and valuation models.

Government agencies, private consulting firms and NGOs involved in water quality policy as well as academic researchers, professors and students will find this volume of theory, application and technique an invaluable reference.

About the Author: Edited by John C. Bergstrom, Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, University of Georgia, Kevin J. Boyle, Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, US and the late Gregory L. Poe, Ph.D., formerly Associate Professor, Department of Applied Economics and Management, Cornell University, US and Visiting Fellow, Jackson Environmental Institute (JEI) and Centre for Social and Economic Research on the Global Environment (CSERGE), University of East Anglia, UK

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Economic Value of Water Quality
Publisher: Elgar Publishing, Incorporated, Edward
Publication Date: 2001
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good