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| Tisdell, Clement A.. |
| Valuing objects is a distinctive human trait. It is necessary for rational behaviour. Factors that are likely to influence valuations, the difficulties of getting agreements about valuations and the limited perspective of economics as a basis for valuation are discussed generally in this article. Attributes of Otago Peninsula that seem to be valuable and worth conserving are listed and discussed, taking into account possible conflicts in getting maximum value from these attributes. Particular attention is given to the economic value of conserving wildlife species on the Otago Peninsula. As a result of the presence of these species and their use for tourism, expenditure of over $100 million NZ is generated annually in the Dunedin regional economy (directly... |
| Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper |
Palavras-chave: New Zealand; Wildlife tourism; Wildlife conservation; Yellow-eyed Penguins; Environmental Economics and Policy; Land Economics/Use. |
| Ano: 2008 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/55108 |
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| Tisdell, Clement A.. |
| This article updates a paper which I wrote in 1988 about the economic value of biodiversity conservation on the Otago Peninsula and the scope for expanding wildlife tourism there. After outlining different ways to measure the economic importance of wildlife, I use economic impact analysis to measure the current importance of wildlife tourism on the Otago Peninsula. However, it is also pointed out that the activities of bodies such as the Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust and the Department of Conservation have positive regional economic impacts. The specific methods and assumptions used for this economic analysis are outlined. The gross annual turnover of enterprises directly involved in the viewing of wildlife on the Peninsula is of the order of $6.5 million per... |
| Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper |
Palavras-chave: Yellow-eyed Penguins; Ngos; Wildlife conservations; New Zealand; Economic impact; Environmental Economics and Policy; Land Economics/Use. |
| Ano: 2007 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/55103 |
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