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This book presents the findings of the study, and offers analysis of both its methodological and policy-related implications. On the methodology side, it assesses and validates the valuation workshop approach; appraises the effect of distance on willingness to pay and the influence of the respondents' ability to pay. From a policy perspective, the book examines the attitudes and preference of respondents on trade-offs between economic growth and ecological use.
List of contents
1. Introduction.- 1.1 Problem Statement.- 1.2 Goal of the Study.- 1.3 Structure of the Thesis.- 2. Background Information of Poyang Lake and Yangtze Finless Porpoises.- 2.1 Introduction to Poyang Lake.- 2.2 Uses of Poyang Lake.- 2.3 Use Conflicts in Poyang Lake.- 2.4 Yangtze Finless Porpoises.- 2.5 Conclusion.- 3. Theoretical Background on Economic Valuation.- 3.1 Introduction: Reasons for Economic Valuation.- 3.2 Market failure on the Protection of Yangtze Finless Porpoises.- 3.3 Total Economic Value.- 3.4 Economic Valuation Methods.- 3.5 Theoretical Basis of Contingent Valuation Method.- 3.6 Challenges Faced by Contingent Valuation.- 3.7 Conclusion.- 4. Questionnaire Development.- 4.1 Focus Group.- 4.2 Questionnaire Structure.- 4.3 Pre-Test and Modification of Questionnaire.- 4.4 Implementation of the Questionnaire.- 4.5 Survey Method.- 5. Results.- 5.1 Sample Characteristics.- 5.2 Attitudinal Questions.- 5.3 Validity of Responses.- 5.4 Quantitative Analysis.- 5.5 Conclusion.- 6. Discussion.- 6.1 Difficulties with the Design of Contingent Valuation Studies in China.- 6.2 Distance Effect.- 6.3 Different WTP in Germany and China.- 6.4 Summary.- 7. Conclusions.- 7.1 General Conclusions.- 7.2 Recommendations for Future Research.- Appendix A: Demographic characteristics of participants in Focus Groups.- Appendix B: Summary of Focus Group Findings.- Appendix C: Summary of Interviews with Experts.- Appendix D: Questionnaire.- Index.
Summary
This book presents the findings of the study, and offers analysis of both its methodological and policy-related implications. On the methodology side, it assesses and validates the valuation workshop approach; appraises the effect of distance on willingness to pay and the influence of the respondents’ ability to pay. From a policy perspective, the book examines the attitudes and preference of respondents on trade-offs between economic growth and ecological use.
Foreword
The only available study offering economic perspective on Yangtze finless porpoises (YFPs) and the environmentally sensitive Poyang Lake, the largest freshwater lake as well as the last basin of clean water in China.
