Over the last decades, the increase in energy production from renewable sources has grown
rapidly. In Italy, about 30% of the national energy production uses renewable sources. Wind …

There is growing interest in establishing a mechanism to account for scale heterogeneity
across individuals (essentially the variance of a variance term or the standard deviation of …

Many studies on individual decision making have shown that a disproportionate number of
respondents choose the status quo (SQ) alternative. But it is still unclear what motivates …

In a choice experiment setup considering a non-market good, this paper adds to the
literature on survey mode effects by providing evidence that internet surveys can be a viable …

In this study, we analyze the preferences for recreational use of forests in Lorraine
(Northeastern France), applying stated preference data. Our approach allows us to estimate …

The aviation industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in producing carbon emissions. In
order to reduce its carbon footprint and to respond to the increasing number of people …

Objective Increased treatment options and longer survival for lung cancer have generated
increased interest in patient preferences. Previous studies of patient preferences in lung …

Estimation of welfare measures is often a dominant driver in the empirical literature on
nonmarket valuation. To this end, qualitative choice models based on random utility theory …

In a site-selection choice experiment various hypotheses are tested related to spatial
heterogeneity in willingness to pay (WTP) for environmental improvements. Spatial …

Using a stated preference survey, we investigate to what extent consumers are willing to
make costlier food consumption choices to decrease damages to health, the environment …