Theoretical and empirical analysis of non-market valuation methods. Topics include welfare economics, demand estimation, benefit-cost analysis, survey design and administration, preference elicitation techniques, choice modelling, health valuation, and valuation of ecosystem services. Emphasis is placed on linking conceptual frameworks with best practice methods for empirical implementation. Weekly hours: 3 Seminar/Discussion hoursRestriction(s): Only open to students in the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. Note: Students with credit for BPBE 837 will not receive credit for this course.
Theoretical and empirical analysis of non-market valuation methods. Topics include welfare economics, demand estimation, benefit-cost analysis, survey design and administration, preference elicitation techniques, choice modelling, health valuation, and valuation of ecosystem services. Emphasis is placed on linking conceptual frameworks with best practice methods for empirical implementation. Weekly hours: 3 Seminar/Discussion hoursRestriction(s): Only open to students in the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. Note: Students with credit for BPBE 837 will not receive credit for this course.
