Cost-Benefit Analysis of Environmental Goods by Applying Contingent Valuation Method: Some Japanese Case Studies

ISBN-13: 9784431546412 / Angielski / Miękka / 2014 / 159 str.

Uddin Sarwar Ahmed;Keinosuke Gotoh

Opis

Contingent valuation is one of the means of incorporating socio-environmental considerations in cost benefit analysis. The authors of this book have examined environmental valuation methods through the lens of cost benefit analysis focused on three case studies in Japan: public parks, a bay wetland, and a recreational theme park. With implications for the world at large, the findings presented here serve as a valuable source of information on Japanese behavior regarding the valuation of environmental goods. New, alternative approaches and guidelines for cost benefit analysis in the public and private spheres also are discussed. This volume makes an important addition to the library of all researchers and other scientists in the fields of environmental science and environmental economics."

Spis treści

Preface List of Abbreviations PART I: OVERVIEW Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Contingent Valuation Method PART II: CASE STUDY 1: THE ISAHAYA BAY WETLAND (IBW) Chapter 3: Overview of the IBW Chapter 4: Environmental Valuation of the IBW Chapter 5: Recalculating Cost-Benefit Analysis of the IBRP PART III: CASE STUDY 2: PUBLIC PARKS Chapter 6: Estimation of the WTP for Preserving Public Parks PART IV: CASE STUDY 3: THE HUIS TEN BOSCH Chapter 7: Overview of the HTB Chapter 8: Environmental Valuation of the HTB Chapter 9: Calculating Cost-Benefit Analysis of the HTB PART V: NEW APPROACHES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL VALUATION Chapter 10: Effect of Distance on Willingness to Pay Chapter 11: Free Comments in CV Survey and their Impact on WTP Chapter 12: Integration of CVM and Remote Sensing Technique for Environmental Valuation Chapter 13: Effect of Question Format on WTP in CV Studies PART VI: Summary and Conclusion Chapter 14: Policy Recommendations and Conclusion Appendix A: The Isahaya Bay Wetland Study Questionnaire Appendix B: Time Value of Money for Environmental Valuation References Subject Index