Essays about: "non-use values"

Found 5 essays containing the words non-use values.

  1. 1. Is there space for more art in Malmö? A Cost Benefit Analysis for a museum relocation

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Filipe Manuel Rodrigues Gouveia; Kia White; [2020]
    Keywords : Malmö; art museum; CBA; cultural economics; valuation; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This thesis presents a Cost Benefit Analysis of a potential relocation of Malmö Konstmuseum. The main purpose of this research is to inform decision makers and assist the political discussion around this subject. In this study, the net social benefits are estimated for both the new and current locations. READ MORE

  3. 2. Valuation of Forest Non-Market Values : An empirical study in Northern Sweden

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik och samhälle

    Author : Daniel Otterbeck; Fredrik Lundstedt; [2017]
    Keywords : Forestry rotation period; Environmental valuation; Forest conservation; Rotationsperiod; miljövärdering;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study was to investigate the Willingness to Pay (WTP) of conserving a ten hectares forest area in Rutvik, amongst the population of Luleå municipality. Furthermore, the study investigated the factors influencing the WTP and its impact on a Faustmann-Hartman rotation period. READ MORE

  4. 3. The economic importance of wild salmon - applying contingent valuation method

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Baiba Pruse; [2015]
    Keywords : economics; human behaviour; non-use values; sustainable development; use values; wild salmon;

    Abstract : Wild salmon face an alarming decline in numbers around the globe due to various reasons from which a great part serves the decrease of water quality and habitat destruction. Keeping in mind the benefits associated with wild salmon new measures and forms of social involvement are urgent before it becomes impossible to safeguard the species of interest. READ MORE

  5. 4. Strategic Environmental Assessment Pre-Study of That Luang Marsh : For Sustainable Development in Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekologi

    Author : Fredrik Olsson; [2010]
    Keywords : That Luang Marsh; Laos; urban wetland; Strategic Environmental Assessment; SEA; wastewater treatment; Vientiane; sustainable development; flood control; WATER Project; New Town Development Project; constructed wetland; That Luang Marsh; Laos; urbana våtmarksområden; Strategic Environmental Assessment; SEA; strategisk miljöbedömning; vattenrening; Vientiane; hållbar utveckling; översvämningsskydd; WATER Project; New Town Development Project; konstgjorda våtmarker;

    Abstract : IntroductionLao People Democratic Republic (Lao PDR / Laos) has a population of 5.8 million people and is today one of the least developed countries in Asia. That Luang Marsh (TLM) is the largest remaining urban wetland (2000 hectare) in Vientiane Capital, which historically has supplied wildlife and local people with several eco-services. READ MORE

  6. 5. Landscape approach to implement sustainability policies? : value profiles of forest owner groups in the Helgeå river basin, South Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Products

    Author : Gustav Richnau; [2008]
    Keywords : forest owners; sustainable forest management; total forest value; landscape governance; attitudes; forest owners apos; objectives; NIPF; model Forest; partnerships; river basin planning;

    Abstract : Southern Sweden's forest and cultural woodland landscapes provide natural resources in terms of goods, services and values to a wide range of actors and stakeholders. In this survey value profiles among different forest owner categories in the Helgeå river basin in southern Sweden were explored. READ MORE