Bioeconomic modeling of wetlands and waterfowl in Western Canada: Accounting for amenity values

• Published in: Research in Agricultural & Applied Economics
• Main Authors: van Kooten, G Cornelis, Withey, Patrick, Wong, Linda
• Format: Paper
• Language: English
• Published: St. Paul Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA) 01.04.2010
• Edition: 1778
• Series: REPA Working Paper; 2010-04
• Subjects: bioeconomic modelling; Economic analysis; Environmental Economics and Policy; nonmarket values; Prairie pothole region; wetland protection; wildlife management

This study extends an original bioeconomic model of optimal duck harvest and wetland retention by bringing in amenity values related to the nonmarket (in situ) benefits of waterfowl plsi the ecosystem values of wetlands themselves. The model maximizes benefits to hunters as well as the amenity value...