Contingent Valuation of Yangtze Finless Porpoises in Poyang Lake, China

2012
ISBN: 978-94-007-2764-9
Verlag: Springer Netherlands

Buch, Englisch, 234 Seiten, HC runder Rücken kaschiert, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 547 g

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.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Dong, Yanyan

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Meeres- und Süßwasserökologie
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Wasserversorgung
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Tierkunde / Zoologie Wirbeltiere (Vertebrata) Säugetiere (Mammalia) Meeres- und Süßwassersäuger
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Angewandte Ökologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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
                        2.1.1 Geographical Situation
        2.1.2 The Largest Freshwater Lake in China
        2.1.3 Landscape - "A Line at Low Water, An Ocean at Flood"
        2.1.4 Evolutional History
        2.1.5 An Important International Wetland
            2.2 Uses of Poyang Lake
                    2.2.1 Industrial Water Use
                    2.2.2 Agricultural Water Use
                    2.2.3 Fisheries         
                    2.2.4 Ecotourism
                    2.2.5 "The World of White Cranes" and "The Kingdom of Rare Birds"
                    2.2.6 Fish Source
                    2.2.7 The Best Habitat of Yangtze Finless Porpoises
        2.3 Use Conflicts in Poyang Lake
                    2.3.1 Conflicts Resulting from Sand Mining
                    2.3.2 Conflicts from Building Levees
                    2.3.3 Conflicts with Respect to Water Quantity and Quality
        2.4 Yangtze Finless Porpoises
                    2.4.1 Distribution and Category of Finless Porpoises
                    2.4.2 Biology and Behavior
                    2.4.3 Migration
                    2.4.4 Protection Status of Yangtze Finless Porpoises
                    2.4.5 Threats in Poyang Lake
                    2.4.6 Protection of 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
                    3.2.1 The Theory of Market Failure
                    3.2.2 Public Goods
                    3.2.3 Property Rights
                    3.2.4 Externality
        3.3 Total Economic Value
                    3.3.1 Concept of Total Economic Value (TEV)
                    3.3.2 The Total Economic Value (TEV) of Yangtze Finless Porpoises
                    3.3.3 Relationship between Values and Valuation Technique
        3.4 Economic Valuation Methods
                    3.4.1 Introduction
                    3.4.2 Non-Market Demand Approaches
                    3.4.3 Revealed Preference Methods
                    3.4.4 Stated Preference Methods
                    3.4.5 Conclusion: Choice of Contingent Valuation Method as the Adequate Method for the                              Evaluation of the YFPs
        3.5 Theoretical Basis of Contingent Valuation Method
                    3.5.1 Welfare Measures
                    3.5.2 Willingness to Pay
                    3.5.3 Willingness to Accept
        3.6 Challenges Faced by Contingent Valuation
                    3.6.1 Overview of Main Challenges
                    3.6.2 Distance Decay as a Specific Challenge
        3.7 Conclusion
 
4. Questionnaire Development
        4.1 Focus Group
                    4.1.1 Introduction to Focus Group           
                    4.1.2 Implementation of Focus Groups in China
                    4.1.3 Analysis and Interpretation of Focus Group Findings
                    4.1.4 Interviews with Experts
                    4.1.5 Summary
        4.2 Questionnaire Structure
                    4.2.1 Information Folder
                    4.2.2 Designing a Hypothetical Market
                    4.2.3 Obtaining WTP
                    4.2.4 Validation of WTP
        4.3 Pre-Test and Modification of Questionnaire
                    4.3.1 Characterization of the Pre-Test
                    4.3.2 Findings from the Pre-Test Survey
        4.4 Implementation of the Questionnaire
                    4.4.1 Target Population
                    4.4.2 Sampling Frame
                    4.4.3 Sampling Design
                    4.4.4 Sample Size
        4.5 Surve