Hanley, N. , Koop, G., Alvarez-Farizo, B., Wright, R. E. and Nevin, C. (2001) Go climb a mountain: an application of recreation demand modelling to rock climbing in Scotland. Journal of Agricultural Economics, 52(1), pp. 36-52. (doi: 10.1111/j.1477-9552.2001.tb00908.x)
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Abstract
In this paper, we apply random utility modelling techniques to rock-climbing in Scotland. Attributes relevant to choices over rock-climbing sites were identified from focus groups with climbers, along with a categorisation of principal climbing areas. A survey of climbers yielded 267 responses, which were then used as the basis for modelling. We compare a standard multi-nominal logit model with a random parameters approach, and look at seasonal differences in behaviour, and at the implications of different treatments of travel time. The random utility models showed that most of the attributes selected were significant determinants of choice. Welfare estimates of changes in site attributes are presented, which are relevant to policy choices currently facing land managers.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Additional Information: | We thank the Economic and Social Research Council for funding this project as part of the Global Environmental Change programme. |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Hanley, Professor Nicholas |
| Authors: | Hanley, N., Koop, G., Alvarez-Farizo, B., Wright, R. E., and Nevin, C. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine |
| Journal Name: | Journal of Agricultural Economics |
| Publisher: | Wiley |
| ISSN: | 0021-857X |
| ISSN (Online): | 1477-9552 |
| Published Online: | 05 November 2008 |
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