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Meta-Functional Benefit Transfer for Wetland Valuation: Making the Most of Small Samples

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  • Klaus Moeltner & Richard Woodward, 2009. "Meta-Functional Benefit Transfer for Wetland Valuation: Making the Most of Small Samples," Environmental & Resource Economics, Springer;European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists, vol. 42(1), pages 89-108, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:enreec:v:42:y:2009:i:1:p:89-108
    DOI: 10.1007/s10640-008-9205-0
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    Keywords

    Bayesian Model Averaging; t-Error regression model; Meta-analysis; Benefit Transfer; Wetland valuation; C11; C15; Q51;
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    JEL classification:

    • C11 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Bayesian Analysis: General
    • C15 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Statistical Simulation Methods: General
    • Q51 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Valuation of Environmental Effects

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