Environmental Valuation with Discrete Choice Experiments

Mariel, Petr; Hoyos, David; Meyerhoff, Jürgen; Czajkowski, Mikołaj; Dekker, Thijs; Glenk, Klaus; Jacobsen, Jette Bredahl; Liebe, Ulf; Olsen, Søren Bøye; Sagebiel, Julian; Thiene, Mara

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“…The main advantage of the specification in WTP space is that the estimated coefficients are a direct measure of WTP values (compared to standard specifications in preference space, in which WTP values are computed a posteriori from the model coefficients). This allows retrieving WTP values that are more accurate, as highlighted by the related literature (see [15]). In such model, the utility function for alternative i is specified as…”

Section: Discrete Choice Experimentsmentioning

confidence: 97%

“…Therefore, CE can be used to determine which attributes are significant determinants of the values people place on (non)-market goods, as well as the implied ranking of these attributes among population, and finally the value of changing more than one of the attributes at once. A monetary indicator, the Willingness to Pay (WTP), represents this value [11,13,15,16]. Within a choice scenario, normally composed of different policy alter-natives, plus the status quo (SQ), respondents will compare and select one their favourite alternatives [18].…”

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“…CE data are usually analysed using discrete choice models, which are rooted on the random utility maximization (RUM) theory, based on the assumption that individuals, when facing a set of alternatives, choose the one that maximize their utility [15]. According to the RUM theory, the utility of choosing the alternative i for an individual n facing a set of J alternatives, denoted by j = 1, .…”

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“…In this study, we use a choice experiment [12][13][14] to explore individuals' preferences towards NWFPs and associated services in three European countries, namely Italy, Sweden and Czechia. Choice experiment is a common approach for the estimation of non-market values and its use is particularly indicated for the economic valuation of multifunctional resources (such as forest), as it allows to investigate preferences (and estimate monetary values) towards each characteristic of a given good/service [15]. We estimate the individual marginal willingness to pay (WTP) [11,13,15,16] for the supply and maintenance of NWFPs.…”

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“…Choice experiment is a common approach for the estimation of non-market values and its use is particularly indicated for the economic valuation of multifunctional resources (such as forest), as it allows to investigate preferences (and estimate monetary values) towards each characteristic of a given good/service [15]. We estimate the individual marginal willingness to pay (WTP) [11,13,15,16] for the supply and maintenance of NWFPs. Going further, we add the moral dimension to the choice model with the aim to better understand the different determinants driving people's choices and thus improve the behavioural realism of the model.…”

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Moral Foundations and Willingness to Pay for Non-Wood Forest Products: A Study in Three European Countries

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Non-Wood Forest Products (NWFPs) provide social and cultural services related to e.g., the tradition and social role of collecting berries, mushrooms and herbs. These services can be ranked among intangible outputs as a part of the recreational function of forests. However, their social value is only partially captured in non-forest activities. We used a Choice Experiment to explore individuals’ preferences towards NWFPs and associated services in Italy, Sweden, and Czechia. We estimated the individual marginal willingness to pay for the supply and maintenance of NWFPs. In addition, we analysed the determinants of people’s choices using the framework of the Moral Foundations Theory (MFT). The results show that people collect NWFPs mostly for self-consumption and recreation, rather than for livelihood or to sell them on the market. Despite this, they are willing to pay for sustainable forest management practices that favour NWFPs supply, as well as for forest conservation. Additionally, Care and Fairness traits in the MFT determine people’s willingness to pay for NWFPs. The results from this study highlight the value of the social component of non-wood forests products and the expenses related to picking. This is a first step towards a value chain analysis of the NWFPs.

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Section: Discrete Choice Experimentsmentioning

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Understanding indigenous people's traditional Chinese medicinal plants harvesting preferences to guide sustainable management

Zhao,

Fan,

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Surging demand for medicinal plant products may lead to unsustainable harvesting practices, which could put pressure on wild populations. Yet little is known about indigenous harvesters' preferences on key traditional Chinese medicinal plant resources, and how these might affect sustainable use and management. We conducted a discrete choice experiment with over 900 native Tibetan harvesters in the eastern Qinghai–Tibetan plateau in China, under a range of complex alternative livelihood, climate and environmental change, and land tenure and customs scenarios. We used random parameter logit model with broad heterogeneity to estimate local Tibetan harvesters' preferences and their willingness to harvest, and latent class logit model to explore distinct within‐population groupings based on shared preferences, for designing possible interventions. We uncovered three key findings with important management implications for medicinal plants. When given a choice, the local harvesters preferred not to harvest any herbs. However, if they opted to harvest, they preferred to harvest flowers and seeds, as compared to roots, and tended to use wooden tool (over the use of bare hands and iron tool). Notably, the degree of compliance with village rules and customs, and ecological worldview interact with targeted plant parts and potential income from harvest to influence their harvesting preferences. Their choices were sensitive to scenario‐based changes to livelihood options. Finally, our study revealed three distinct harvester groups with substantial heterogeneity. Specifically, two groups consisted of over 60% of the interviewed harvesters who appeared to have a strong preference for sustainable practices, while the remaining group lacks this tendency. Overall, our results shed light on the importance of understanding the drivers of harvesting preferences and the heterogeneity of harvesting practices among indigenous people and their cultural and sustainability leanings, providing crucial insights for future sustainable use and management of wild and economically important medicinal plants in the grasslands of Qinghai–Tibetan Plateau and other regions. Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog.

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Agro‐input dealers' perspectives on the design of a certification scheme for pesticide risk reduction

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BACKGROUNDWhile pesticides are essential for crop protection and food security, they pose serious risks to human health and the environment. Agro‐input dealers can play an important role in mitigating pesticide risks, given that they are a major source of pesticides and plant health information for many developing‐country farmers. In this article, we assess the willingness of agro‐input dealers to offer integrated pest management‐based advisory services and promote pesticide risk reduction through a voluntary certification scheme.RESULTSUsing survey data from 557 agro‐input dealers in Uganda and a discrete choice experiment, we find that the proposed certification scheme is significantly valued by agro‐input dealers, particularly for its potential to provide training opportunities and ensure safety to human health and the environment. Agro‐input dealers have a positive attitude towards a certification scheme that restricts the sale of high‐risk pesticide products, especially if it stimulates additional income‐generating opportunities. Further analysis shows that preferences for voluntary certification attributes are influenced by certification experience, agro‐dealership experience, business ownership status and incidence of acute pesticide poisoning.CONCLUSIONThe study findings demonstrate that agro‐input dealers are conscious of pesticide risks to human and environmental health and are keen to participate in a certification scheme promoting safer plant protection products. © 2024 The Author(s). Pest Management Science published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.

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Environmental Valuation with Discrete Choice Experiments

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Moral Foundations and Willingness to Pay for Non-Wood Forest Products: A Study in Three European Countries

Moral Foundations and Willingness to Pay for Non-Wood Forest Products: A Study in Three European Countries

Understanding indigenous people's traditional Chinese medicinal plants harvesting preferences to guide sustainable management

Agro‐input dealers' perspectives on the design of a certification scheme for pesticide risk reduction

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