An application of contingent valuation and decision tree analysis to water quality improvements

Atkins, Jonathan P.; Burdon, Daryl; Allen, James H.

Abstract

This paper applies contingent valuation and decision tree analysis to investigate public preferences for water quality improvements, and in particular reduced eutrophication. Such preferences are important given that the development of EU water quality legislation is imposing significant costs on European economies. Results are reported of a survey undertaken of residents of Århus County, Denmark for water quality improvements in the Randers Fjord. Results demonstrate strong public support for reduced eutrophication and identify key determinants of such support. © 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Citation

Atkins, J. P., Burdon, D., & Allen, J. H. (2007). An application of contingent valuation and decision tree analysis to water quality improvements. Marine pollution bulletin, 55(10-12), 591-602. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2007.09.018

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Online Publication Date: Oct 22, 2007
• Publication Date: 2007-12
• Deposit Date: Jul 19, 2018
• Journal: MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
• Print ISSN: 0025-326X
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 55
• Issue: 10-12
• Pages: 591-602
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2007.09.018
• Keywords: Contingent valuation; Decision tree analysis; Water quality; Eutrophication; Randers Fjord
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/387190
• Publisher URL: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0025326X07003311?via%3Dihub