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Using valuation functions to estimate changes in the quality of a recreational experience : elk hunting in Oregon

Creator:

Fried, Brett M.

Abstract:

Public agencies need information on the value of recreational activities to assist in managing fish and wildlife species. Over the past two decades economists have developed and applied techniques to measure the value of such non-marketed commodities. The contingent valuation method (CVM) is one technique used by economists to measure...

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Masters Thesis

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Valuation Functions to Estimate Chanqes in the Quality of a Recreational Experience: Elk Huntinq in Oreqon
Economic considerations in managing Oregon Rocky Mountain elk

Creator:

Sandrey, Ronald Albert

Abstract:

The size of elk herds in Eastern Oregon has become a controversial issue. Trade-offs exist between the numbers of elk and domestic livestock on a given area of land, and also between elk and commercial timber harvesting policies. Disputes arise from differing views as to proper use of the natural...

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Dissertation

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Title: ECONOMIC CONSIDERATIONS IN MANAGING OREGON ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK Abstract approved: Wilson E