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The Influence Of Information On Mail Contingent Valuation Surveys

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  • Taylor, Daniel B.
  • Stephenson, Kurt

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A mail survey consisting of four different contingent market descriptions was administered in Virginia to evaluate the effect of market description on the contingent valuation method. The market description was found to have a negative influence on response rates and on the variances of willingness to pay bids.

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  • Taylor, Daniel B. & Stephenson, Kurt, 1988. "The Influence Of Information On Mail Contingent Valuation Surveys," 1988 Annual Meeting, August 1-3, Knoxville, Tennessee 270193, American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association).
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:aaea88:270193
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.270193
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