Date of This Version
August 2009
Abstract
We use conjoint choice questions to investigate people’s tastes for cancer risk reductions and income in the context of public programs that would provide for remediation at abandoned industrial contaminated sites. Our survey was self-administered using the computer by persons living in the vicinity of an important contaminated site on the Italian National Priority List. The value of a prevented case of cancer is €2.6 million, but this figure does vary with income, perceived exposure to contaminants, and opinions about priorities that should be pursued by cleanup programs.
Recommended Citation
Alberini, Anna; Tonin, Stefania; and Turvani, Margherita, "The Value of Reducing Cancer Risks at Contaminated Sites:The Value of Reducing Cancer Risks at Contaminated Sites: Are More Heavily Exposed People Willing to Pay More?" (August 05, 2009). Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei Working Papers. Paper 321.
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