Laitila, Thomas
- Statistics Sweden (SCB)
- Örebro University
Abstract
This paper presents results from a choice experiment (CE) study of anglers' valuations of the characteristics of an angling site at Storsjo-Kapell in the Swedish mountain region. In particular, the study presents value estimates of a dam removal and restoration to natural angling conditions. Values of catch, size and species are considered, as are values of bag limits. Also, value estimates are related to a trip frequency model, making it possible to predict visiting frequency under different scenarios. Thus, the model estimates provide a step towards developing dynamic fisheries management models, as the policies analysed may change the age structure of the stock. In addition to empirical results, the paper contributes a derivation of bounds on willingness to pay (WTP) based on the notion that new visitors may have smaller WTP for a change than those already selecting the site for angling.
Keywords
choice experiments; stated preference; bioeconomic; WTP bounds; convenience sample
Published in
Tourism Economics
2008, volume: 14, number: 2, pages: 283-296
Publisher: I P PUBLISHING LTD
SLU Authors
Paulrud, Anton
- Department of Forest Economics, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
- Swedish Board of Fisheries
- Department of Forest Economics, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
UKÄ Subject classification
Economics
Fish and Wildlife Management
Publication identifier
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5367/000000008784460436
Permanent link to this page (URI)
https://res.slu.se/id/publ/77999