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Learning About Radon's Risk

In: The Economics of Environmental Risk

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  • V. Kerry Smith
  • William H. Desvousges
  • Ann Fisher
  • F. Reed Johnson

Abstract

This article reports the results of an evaluation of the effectiveness of different types of information materials in communicating the risk from exposure to radon, a naturally occurring indoor air pollutant. The study involved a panel of 2300 homeowners who actually experienced risks from radon, and the information program used to explain these risks. The analysis considered information transfer and performance on specific tasks requiring information on the risk from radon to measure learning. The results suggest a systematic learning process but indicate that the process can be influenced by how risk information is presented.

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  • V. Kerry Smith & William H. Desvousges & Ann Fisher & F. Reed Johnson, 2022. "Learning About Radon's Risk," Chapters, in: The Economics of Environmental Risk, chapter 12, pages 156-181, Edward Elgar Publishing.
    • Handle: RePEc:elg:eechap:1195_12
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