Applications of the
contingent valuation method in developing countries

Table of Contents

Foreword

Abstract

Résumé

Resumen

I. Introduction and General Description of the Method of Contingent Valuation

A. WTP and WTA

B. Survey Methods

C. Structure of the Questionnaire

D. WTP Elicitation Techniques

E. Handling the Data

F. Statistical Analysis of the Responses

G. Choice of Bids in Dichotomous Choice CV Surveys

II. Applications of the contingent valuation method to developing countries

A. Survey Format and Sampling Frame

B. Elicitation Format.

C. Strategic Considerations in Answering Payment Questions

D. Distrusting the Government: Implications for WTP

E. The Demand for Piped Water: Answers for Water Utilities in Developing Countries

F. Substitutes for the Good Being Valued and Respondent Socio-demographics

G. Comparing CV and Other Valuation Approaches

H. The Challenge of Describing the Commodity to the Respondents

I. Valuing Health for Policy Purposes

J. The Effects of Giving Respondents Time to Think

K. Other Approaches

References

Appendix
Summaries of selected papers

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