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Environmental Sciences
Mekonnen Bersisa, Almas Heshmati, Alemu Mekonnen
Summary: This study examines households' preferences, willingness to pay, and determinants of adopting improved cook stoves in rural Ethiopia. Findings suggest that households were aware of the benefits of improved cook stoves but were constrained by technology availability and product quality. Factors such as education, income, non-farm employment, and livestock ownership influenced the adoption of new gas stoves.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xuan Wei, Hayk Khachatryan, Alicia Rihn
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of individuals' perceptions and attitudes toward pesticides and pollinator related labeling on their preferences for eco-labeled products. The results found that individuals with positive attitudes towards pollinators and support for neonicotinoid labeling regulations showed a stronger preference for neonicotinoid-free plants.
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Jamiil Jeetoo, Vishal Chandr Jaunky
Summary: This study investigates the willingness of the Mauritian people to pay for improving public healthcare services and the associated determinants. The majority of the sample expressed a willingness to pay. In addition to demographic and socioeconomic characteristics, psycho-social constructs such as the Theory of Planned Behaviour, Norm-Activation, Public Good Theory, and Perceived Response Efficacy were found to significantly affect the willingness to pay.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Peter W. Schuhmann, Prosper Bangwayo-Skeete, Ryan Skeete, Alana N. Seaman, Donald C. Barnes
Summary: Understanding visitors' willingness to pay for natural ecosystems is crucial for policymakers in managing environmental assets for nature-based tourism. This study examines the potential of visitor donations as a conservation funding source and investigates preferences and willingness to pay for multiple ecosystems. The results show a reluctance to donate to conservation initiatives, with coral reefs being valued the highest. Average willingness to donate to a conservation trust fund ranged from US $8.00 to US $15.00, and from US $17.00 to US $52.00 for specific ecosystem improvements. The study highlights the importance of identifying sustainable funding sources for conservation efforts.
JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
(2023)
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Economics
Anders Dugstad, Kristine M. Grimsrud, Gorm Kipperberg, Henrik Lindhjem, Stale Navrud
Summary: This paper focuses on the scope sensitivity in nonmarket valuation, particularly in discrete choice experiments (DCEs). The study reveals that scope sensitivity analysis as a validity diagnostics is uncommon in the DCE literature, and when more flexible specifications are used, the scope sensitivity tends to be inelastic. The estimated scope elasticities for people's preferences for expanding renewable energy production in Norway range from 0.13 to 0.58, showing a plausible order of magnitude.
ENVIRONMENTAL & RESOURCE ECONOMICS
(2021)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Md Hafiz Iqbal, Md Elias Hossain
Summary: This study measures tourists' willingness to pay and revenue stream in response to the restoration schemes of the Sundarbans mangrove forest ecosystems. It finds that age, monthly income, and years of schooling are influential factors in determining tourists' willingness to pay. The estimated willingness to pay amount is BDT 64.54, with an annual revenue stream of BDT 11.81 billion from the investment in restoration schemes.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
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Development Studies
Joshua W. Deutschmann, Agnieszka Postepska, Leopold Sarr
Summary: This paper provides new evidence on willingness to pay for electricity service quality improvements in Senegal, suggesting that households and firms are willing to pay a premium for uninterrupted high-quality service. However, willingness to pay for marginal service improvements is lower, highlighting the importance of substantial quality improvements when considering any increase in electricity tariffs. The study also emphasizes the significance of design choices and policy implications in eliciting willingness to pay.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Peng Hu, Ying Zhou, Jinhua Zhou, Guoxiang Wang, Guowei Zhu
Summary: The ecological red line policy aims to protect important ecosystems, and a study in Nanjing found that residents are willing to pay for the protection of ecological red lines, with education level and family annual income having a significant positive impact on willingness to pay.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
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Ecology
Thais Vilela, Alfonso Malky Harb, Carla Mendizabal Vergara
Summary: This study investigates the willingness of Chilean households to support protected areas through donations or tariffs. The average willingness to pay per household per month ranges from US$ 3 to US$ 8, and it is lower when households are asked to pay via tariffs instead of donations.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2022)
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Oceanography
Reni Enggila Fauziyah, Fitri Agustriani, Reni Enggila Oktavianis, T. Zia Ulqodry, Nabila Aprianti, Ardani
Summary: The mangrove ecosystems in Sembilang National Park in South Sumatra, Indonesia have been degraded due to anthropogenic pressures. This study aimed to estimate the mean willingness to pay (WTP) for mangrove conservation in the park and examine the factors influencing WTP. The findings showed that household income positively influenced WTP, while factors such as gender, household size, bid, and local ecological knowledge had a negative impact.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
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Economics
Bern Caudill Dealy, Aaron Kearsley, Carolyn Wolff, Elizabeth Botkins, Nellie Lew, Clark Nardinelli
Summary: The study found that consumers are willing to pay approximately $1.37 per household per month for standardized informational leaflets in retail pharmacies. The estimated willingness to pay is sensitive to alternative econometric specifications and evidence of survey response bias, but regardless of these factors, the estimates are statistically and economically significant.
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Management
Ola Mahmouda
Summary: The paper argues that decision makers have a natural preference for diversification, with willingness to pay for it driven by risk aversion and loss aversion. In an experiment, the estimated value of diversification is around 5% of the initial amount, and risk-averse individuals are willing to pay more for diversification. These findings suggest that diversification is a fundamental preference that may help explain anomalies in portfolio choice.
MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Food Science & Technology
Sabine Gross, Megan E. Waldrop, Jutta Roosen
Summary: The study evaluates the impact of information about animal welfare practices on consumers' liking and willingness to pay for pork products. Results show that information affects consumers' sensory evaluation of the products, with consumers willing to pay more for products bearing animal welfare or organic labels.
FOOD QUALITY AND PREFERENCE
(2021)
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Economics
Teresa Cristina Garcia, Alvaro Durand-Morat, Wei Yang, Michael Popp, William Schreckhise
Summary: Although Brazil mainly produces first-generation ethanol, a study found that Brazilian consumers are willing to pay an average 8.5% premium for gasoline blended with second-generation ethanol (E2G), and consumers who are more informed about biofuels and have higher income are more likely to pay a premium for E2G. Informing consumers about E2G could enhance the likelihood of adoption.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Diriba Abdeta, Alemayehu N. Ayana, Yadeta Bekele
Summary: This paper estimates the mean willingness to pay (WTP) in monetary and labor terms for the conservation of Belete-Gera forest in southwest Ethiopia and identifies factors influencing WTP. It finds that households are willing to pay 167.23 Birr ($4.88) per year in money and contribute 49.66 man-days per year in labor. The study suggests that labor contributions can be a feasible payment vehicle for conservation efforts, particularly for low-income households.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2023)
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Energy & Fuels
Josue M. Polanco Martinez, Luis M. Abadie, J. Fernandez-Macho
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Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Javier Fernandez-Macho
COMPUTING IN SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(2019)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Josue M. Polanco-Martinez, Javier Fernandez-Macho, Martin Medina-Elizalde
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2020)
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Education & Educational Research
Petr Mariel, Nobuhiro Sanko, Ainhoa Vega-Bayo
Summary: The study identified that the most influential factors in parents' choice of upper secondary schools in Japan are related to family budget, parental education, class, and status. The implementation of the new Free High School Tuition law had an impact on families' school choice, but did not have the same effect on families with multiple children and low-budget families in areas with limited private school options.
STUDIES IN EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Stephane Hess, Emily Lancsar, Petr Mariel, Juergen Meyerhoff, Fangqing Song, Eline Van den Broek-Altenburg, Olufunke A. Alaba, Gloria Amaris, Julian Arellana, Leonardo J. Basso, Jamie Benson, Luis Bravo-Moncayo, Olivier Chanel, Syngjoo Choi, Romain Crastes Dit Sourd, Helena Bettella Cybis, Zack Dorner, Paolo Falco, Luis Garzon-Perez, Kathryn Glass, Luis A. Guzman, Zhiran Huang, Elisabeth Huynh, Bongseop Kim, Abisai Konstantinus, Iyaloo Konstantinus, Ana Margarita Larranaga, Alberto Longo, Becky P. Y. Loo, Malte Oehlmann, Vikki O'Neill, Juan de Dios Ortuzar, Maria Jose Sanz, Olga L. Sarmiento, Hazvinei Tamuka Moyo, Steven Tucker, Yacan Wang, Yu Wang, Edward J. D. Webb, Junyi Zhang, Mark H. P. Zuidgeest
Summary: Despite the progress in developing COVID-19 vaccines, achieving global vaccination levels for herd immunity remains challenging. The acceptance and uptake of vaccines vary due to differences in efficacy and side effects. Using advanced models, the study found that offering more efficacious vaccines and longer protection increases vaccine uptake, while an increase in severe side effects decreases uptake.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Aleida Cobas-Valdes, Javier Fernandez-Macho
Summary: The increasing female labor force participation and higher education levels have not led to a significant reduction in the wage gap, posing a challenge in addressing gender inequalities. Hispanics, particularly Cubans, are a significant minority group in the US labor market, with women experiencing a stronger negative impact on earnings and differing roles of education between genders.
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Economics
Andoni Kortazar, Gorka Bueno, David Hoyos
Summary: Spain has the world's second longest high-speed rail network, but not all construction of these lines can be justified in terms of energy savings and emission reductions. Decisions to build new sections should be based on demand analysis, focusing on corridors with high transport demand, and policymakers should consider other transport-related measures to reduce environmental impacts without the burden of building new infrastructures.
RESEARCH IN TRANSPORTATION ECONOMICS
(2021)
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Economics
Petr Mariel, Mohammad Asif Khan, Juergen Meyerhoff
Summary: This study investigates the preferences of residents in South Delhi, India, for air quality improvement and finds a significant willingness to pay, especially among those with higher education and income. Women exhibit more homogeneous preferences regarding air quality than men. However, due to income inequalities, a significant number of respondents are not willing to pay.
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS AND POLICY
(2022)
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Economics
Ainhoa Vega-Bayo, Petr Mariel
Summary: This study analyzes parental school preferences in two neighboring provinces of northern Spain and finds that the language of instruction is the most highly valued school characteristic, especially in the Basque Country where the minority language has a wage premium in the local labor market.
JOURNAL OF FAMILY AND ECONOMIC ISSUES
(2023)
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Economics
David Boto-Garcia, Petr Mariel, Jose Francisco Banos-Fino
Summary: This study investigates the intra-household bargaining process in couples' choice of a vacation destination. By conducting a discrete choice experiment, individual and couple preferences were evaluated in order to examine bargaining power within the couple choices. It was found that while males generally have more influence, there is a gender specialization observed, with females making decisions regarding accommodation and males focusing on trip cost.
JOURNAL OF CHOICE MODELLING
(2023)
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Social Sciences, Mathematical Methods
Ulf Liebe, Petr Mariel, Heiko Beyer, Juergen Meyerhoff
Summary: This article discusses the potential of using hybrid choice models to address endogeneity biases and misrepresentations of causality in social science research, particularly in ethical and political consumption. By employing a hybrid latent class choice model, researchers can effectively test preference segmentation and modification caused by attitudes, providing a useful tool to uncover preference heterogeneity, preference modification, and decision-making processes in sociological and other social science research.
SOCIOLOGICAL METHODS & RESEARCH
(2021)
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Business
Petr Mariel, Alaitz Artabe
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT
(2020)
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Environmental Studies
Javier Fernandez-Macho, Pilar Gonzalez, Jorge Virto
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Environmental Studies
Nekane Castillo-Eguskitza, David Hoyos, Miren Onaindia, Mikolaj Czajkowski
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Industrial Relations & Labor
Simona Demel, Petr Mariel, Juergen Meyerhoff
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MANPOWER
(2019)
Article
Ecology
Simon Rabaa, Robert Wilken, Sylvie Geisendorf
Summary: Energy efficiency measures are crucial for combating climate change, but rebound effects may undermine their effectiveness. This study finds that prior energy efficiency behavior does not hinder subsequent climate-friendly behavior, which is determined by individual demographics and environmental attitudes.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
James R. Meldrum, Patricia A. Champ, Hannah Brenkert-Smith, Christopher M. Barth, Abby E. McConnell, Carolyn Wagner, Colleen Donovan
Summary: This study reassessed a previous study using a richer dataset and found that individuals with lower incomes are less likely to participate in cost-sharing programs, and even if they do participate, they contribute a lower share. This indicates potential economic equity concerns.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Daniel Rueb
Summary: This paper examines the distributional effects of the European Commission's Fit-for-55 package at the household level in seven EU countries and finds that a household-size specific lump-sum refund can mitigate the negative distributional effects of a carbon tax and reduce overall inequality.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Correction
Ecology
Anke Jacksohn, Miguel Angel Tovar Reanos, Frank Pothen, Katrin Rehdanz
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
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Ecology
Pierre Chiaverina, Sophie Drogue, Florence Jacquet
Summary: This study investigates the impact of farmers' participation in different short food supply chains (SFSCs) on synthetic pesticide use and crop yields. The findings show that farmers who sell part of their crops through direct-to-consumer channels use significantly fewer synthetic pesticides compared to those who sell through long food supply chains. However, there is no evidence that farmers involved in direct-to-retailer channels use significantly fewer synthetic pesticides. Additionally, there is no indication that SFSC participation affects crop yields.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Kangyin Dong, Yang Liu, Jianda Wang, Xiucheng Dong
Summary: This study uses the generalized method of moments (GMM) model to explore the relationship between the digital economy and energy vulnerability in 110 economies. The findings suggest that the digital economy effectively reduces energy vulnerability, with digital infrastructure and social impact being the main contributors. Furthermore, the digital economy helps upgrade the industrial structure and financial development level, thereby reducing energy vulnerability. Additionally, the negative impact of the digital economy on energy vulnerability is more significant in regions with higher income levels.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Romain Espinosa, Nicolas Treich
Summary: This study examines a simple model of consumption of animals with altruistic behavior towards animals. The model reveals a public good issue, where the market equilibrium leads to low quality and excessive quantity of animal lives when they are not worth living. The implications of the findings and the significance of the modeling choices for future economic research on animal welfare are discussed.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
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Ecology
Arianna Buratto, Lorenzo Lotti
Summary: Finding ways to steer consumers towards vegetarian and plant-based meals is important for reducing the environmental impact of diets. In this study, we investigated the use of nudges in restaurants to increase sales of vegetarian and plant-based dishes. We found that removing symbols for these dishes increased sales, while adding a low emissions symbol had no effect. However, when the nudge was made transparent through a statement, sales significantly increased. These findings support the use of nudges as cost-effective interventions to address unsustainable food consumption in the hospitality sector.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Emmanuel Paroissien, Timothy K. M. Beatty, Antoine Nebout
Summary: This article provides empirical evidence that the opportunity cost of time explains the frequency of household food waste. The study found that proxies for the opportunity cost of time were positively correlated with the probability of reporting wasting food.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Jefim Vogel, Gauthier Guerin, Daniel W. O'Neill, Julia K. Steinberger
Summary: This study explores the vulnerability of livelihoods to a reduction in economic output and introduces a novel analytic framework to describe their relationship. The study finds that the vulnerability is not inevitable but arises from insecurity in wage labor, adequate incomes, and pensions. These conditions are primarily due to profit maximization and neoliberal welfare and labor policies. The study identifies a range of interventions to overcome this vulnerability and make stringent environmental policies socially sustainable and politically palatable.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Franziska Dorn, Simone Maxand, Thomas Kneib
Summary: Understanding the interconnected nature of rising carbon emissions and income inequality is crucial to achieve social and ecological sustainability. The distributional copula model used in this study uncovers complex interdependencies that standard linear regression techniques might hide.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Darius Corbier, Frederic Gonand
Summary: The article investigates the macroeconomic channels of transmission of the low-carbon transition in two official scenarios for the French power system under different oil price scenarios. The results show that technical progress and substitution mechanisms can drive the decarbonization of the economy and growth, with energy demand and durable goods demand being the main transmission channels.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Gloria Amaris, Stepan Vesely, Stephane Hess, Christian A. Klockner
Summary: The study of human behavior is crucial for the development of policies for sustainability. It is important to consider the possibility of spillover effects in mathematical models, as exposure to related choices can influence subsequent behavior. Our study demonstrates the existence of these spillover effects and showcases the effectiveness of discrete choice models.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Sonia Almeida Neves, Antonio Cardoso Marques, Leonardo Batista de sa Lopes
Summary: This paper investigates the impact of European Union regulations on e-waste exports. The findings suggest that taxation is ineffective in reducing e-waste exports and may even increase them. Additionally, high dependence on foreign raw materials and sub-standard waste collection systems contribute to the increase in e-waste exports. Therefore, investing in e-waste collection facilities can better utilize the valuable resources in this waste.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Gregor Semieniuk
Summary: Efforts to decouple economic growth from resource use and negative environmental impacts have yielded inconclusive results, partially due to the uncertainties in historical measurement arising from definitional changes to GDP. This study examines the impact of GDP vintages on decoupling results and finds that a significant number of countries switch between relative decoupling and recoupling, and that GDP vintages also affect environmental Kuznets curve results and the decline in global energy intensity. The inconsistencies in economic measurement introduce ambiguity into historical decoupling evidence and model projections into the future.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)