The priceless countryside: the recreational benefits of environmental goods
Language: English Series: Royal Bank of Scotland Review ; (172) December 1992, 38-48(6)Publication details: 1992Subject(s): Summary: 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.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS45751 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 54894-1001 |
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.