Applying Q-methodology to select and define attributes for non-market valuation: A case study from Northwest Wyoming, United States

C A Armatas; Tyron J Venn; A E Watson

doi:10.1016/j.ecolecon.2014.09.010

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Applying Q-methodology to select and define attributes for non-market valuation: A case study from Northwest Wyoming, United States

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Applying Q-methodology to select and define attributes for non-market valuation: A case study from Northwest Wyoming, United States

C A Armatas, Tyron J Venn and A E Watson

Ecological Economics, Vol.107, pp.447-456

2014

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolecon.2014.09.010

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Abstract

stated preference methods

ecosystem services

environmental goods

environmental valuation

factor analysis

survey methods

qualitative methods

The underlying validity of stated preference non-market valuation methods relies on the analyst's ability to identify, select, define, and articulate the goods being valued in a way that is relevant and understandable to the respondent, which requires detailed understanding of the respondents' experiences and points of view. Poor articulation of the good being valued will result in biased to useless information for decision-makers. It should therefore be of concern to economists and policymakers that the question of how best to perform pre-design qualitative work with local stakeholders is a neglected area of inquiry. This paper assesses Q-methodology as an objective, transparent, easily replicable, and statistically-rigorous approach to qualitative research to support the selection and definition of attributes for non-market valuation. © 2014 Elsevier B.V.

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Title: Applying Q-methodology to select and define attributes for non-market valuation: A case study from Northwest Wyoming, United States
Authors: C A Armatas (Author) - University of Montana
Tyron J Venn (Author) - University of Montana
A E Watson (Author) - US Forest Service
Publication details: Ecological Economics, Vol.107, pp.447-456
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date published: 2014
DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolecon.2014.09.010
ISSN: 0921-8009
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99449589702621
Output Type: Journal article

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