Anglers' valuation of water regulation dam removal for the restoration of angling conditions at Storsjö-Kapell
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Thomas Laitila [1] ; Anton Paulrud [2]
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[1] Örebro University
Örebro University
Suecia
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[2] Umeå University
Umeå University
Suecia
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- Localización: Tourism economics: the business and finance of tourism and recreation, ISSN 1354-8166, Vol. 14, Nº. 2, 2008, págs. 283-296
- Idioma: inglés
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Resumen
This paper presents results from a choice experiment (CE) study of anglers' valuations of the characteristics of an angling site at Storsjö- Kapell in the Swedish mountain region. In particular, the study presents value estimates of a dam removal and restoration to natural angling conditions. Values of catch, size and species are considered, as are values of bag limits. Also, value estimates are related to a trip frequency model, making it possible to predict visiting frequency under different scenarios. Thus, the model estimates provide a step towards developing dynamic fisheries management models, as the policies analysed may change the age structure of the stock. In addition to empirical results, the paper contributes a derivation of bounds on willingness to pay (WTP) based on the notion that new visitors may have smaller WTP for a change than those already selecting the site for angling.
