Cost-benefit analysis of environmental goods by applying the contingent valuation method : some Japanese case studies

contingent Valuation Is One Of The Means Of Incorporating Socio-environmental Considerations In Cost—benefit Analysis. The Authors Of This Book Have Examined Environmental Valuation Methods Through The Lens Of Cost—benefit Analysis Focused On Three Case Studies In Japan: Public Parks, A Bay Wetland, And A Recreational Theme Park. With Implications For The World At Large, The Findings Presented Here Serve As A Valuable Source Of Information On Japanese Behavior Regarding The Valuation Of Environmental Goods. New, Alternative Approaches And Guidelines For Cost—benefit Analysis In The Public And Private Spheres Also Are Discussed. This Volume Makes An Important Addition To The Library Of All Researchers And Other Scientists In The Fields Of Environmental Science And Environmental Economics. Front Matter....Pages 1-1 Introduction....Pages 3-9 Contingent Valuation Method....Pages 11-17 Front Matter....Pages 19-19 Overview of the IBW....Pages 21-27 Environmental Valuation of the IBW....Pages 29-50 Recalculating Cost-Benefit Analysis of the IBRP....Pages 51-58 Front Matter....Pages 59-59 Estimation of the WTP for Preserving Public Parks....Pages 61-73 Front Matter....Pages 75-75 Overview of the HTB....Pages 77-81 Environmental Valuation of the HTB....Pages 83-94 Calculating Cost-Benefit Analysis of the HTB....Pages 95-98 Front Matter....Pages 99-99 Effect of Distance on Willingness to Pay....Pages 101-107 Free Comments in CV Survey and Their Impact on WTP....Pages 109-118 Integration of CVM and Remote Sensing Technique for Environmental Valuation....Pages 119-130 Effect of Question Format on WTP in CV Studies....Pages 131-137 Front Matter....Pages 139-139 Policy Recommendations and Conclusion....Pages 141-143 Examines environmental valuation methods through the lens of cost-benefit analysis focused on three case studies in Japan: public parks, a bay wetland, and a recreational theme park. The findings presented here serve as a useful source of information on Japanese behavior regarding the valuation of environmental goods