The priceless countryside: the recreational benefits of environmental goods
Willis, K.G
The priceless countryside: the recreational benefits of environmental goods - 1992 - Royal Bank of Scotland Review (172) December 1992, 38-48(6) .
Argues that recreational facilities, such as historic cities and landscapes, not commercially sold in the way theatre and football are, do have a value which should be priced, even if charges are not feasible or desirable. Figures derived for a valuation could be used in environmental audits and policy decisions. As a step towards this goal, the article plots growing numbers of visitors to non-priced attractions and a proliferation of environmental interest organisations, before discussing the measurement of value.
COUNTRYSIDE
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSETS
The priceless countryside: the recreational benefits of environmental goods - 1992 - Royal Bank of Scotland Review (172) December 1992, 38-48(6) .
Argues that recreational facilities, such as historic cities and landscapes, not commercially sold in the way theatre and football are, do have a value which should be priced, even if charges are not feasible or desirable. Figures derived for a valuation could be used in environmental audits and policy decisions. As a step towards this goal, the article plots growing numbers of visitors to non-priced attractions and a proliferation of environmental interest organisations, before discussing the measurement of value.
COUNTRYSIDE
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSETS