Introduction to contingent valuation using Stata

Lopez-Feldman, Alejandro (2012): Introduction to contingent valuation using Stata.

Abstract

This document provides the reader with the basic tools to obtain estimates of willingness to pay from a contingent valuation survey using Stata. The use of the commands singleb and doubleb is illustrated.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Contingent valuation; willingness to pay; Stata; doubleb; singleb
• Subjects: C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods > C3 - Multiple or Simultaneous Equation Models ; Multiple Variables > C35 - Discrete Regression and Qualitative Choice Models ; Discrete Regressors ; Proportions; Q - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics ; Environmental and Ecological Economics > Q5 - Environmental Economics > Q51 - Valuation of Environmental Effects

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