Consistency and construction in stated WTP for health risk reductions: A novel scope-sensitivity test

Ian J. Bateman, Roy Brouwer

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Abstract

A contingent valuation study is conducted to estimate willingness to pay (WTP) for reducing skin cancer risks. A split sample design contrasts dichotomous choice (DC) with open-ended (OE) methods for eliciting WTP. A novel scope test varies the remit of risk reductions from just the individual respondent to their entire household allowing us to examine both the statistical significance and scale of scope sensitivity. While OE responses fail such tests, DC responses pass both forms of testing. We conclude that conformity of the size of scope effects with prior expectations should form a focus for future validity testing.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)199-214
Number of pages16
JournalResource and Energy Economics
Volume28
Issue number3
Early online date13 Jul 2006
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2006

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