CAEHS Research Seminar
“Incorporating Preference Heterogeneity into a Choice Experiment: Valuing Watershed Protection”
Presented by:
Solomon Geleta, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development
Cooperative Research, Lincoln University of Missouri
Summary:
Discover how individual preferences shape support for environmental conservation in this insightful seminar! Dive into a study that uses advanced modeling techniques, including Random Parameters Logit and Latent Class Models, to analyze how socioeconomic factors and environmental awareness influence willingness-to-pay for restoration initiatives. The study highlights the critical role of damage perception in shaping conservation priorities, revealing how public perceptions can inform policy design and prioritize impactful restoration efforts. Ideal for researchers seeking to connect data-driven insights with actionable environmental solutions!
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