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Cost Benefit Analysis of UNESCO World Heritage Site Designation in Nova Scotia

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  • Burc Kayahan

    (Department of Economics, Acadia University)

  • Brian Vanblarcom

    (Department of Economics, Acadia University)

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The objective of this research is to compare the economic benefits (defined as visitor spending) and costs of a UNESCO World Heritage (WH) designation. The study focuses on two sites in Nova Scotia; Old Town Lunenburg (designated as a WH site in 1995) and Grand Pr‚ National Historic Site (which has applied for a WH status). Pre/post designation visitation data from Lunenburg was used to quantify the impact (6.2%) in the Nova Scotia context. A proportional (to visitation) impact was projected for Grand Pr‚. The analysis indicates that the level of visitation is important in determining economic viability and that the rising costs of a WH designation further challenge smaller scale attractions.

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  • Burc Kayahan & Brian Vanblarcom, 2012. "Cost Benefit Analysis of UNESCO World Heritage Site Designation in Nova Scotia," Review of Economic Analysis, Digital Initiatives at the University of Waterloo Library, vol. 4(2), pages 247-273, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:ren:journl:v:4:y:2012:i:2:p:247-273
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    World Heritage designation; UNESCO; Tourism;
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    • L83 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Services - - - Sports; Gambling; Restaurants; Recreation; Tourism

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