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Mind the Gap: Stated versus Revealed Donations and the Differential Role of Behavioral Factors

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  • J. A. Bouma
  • M. J. Koetse

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This paper uses a contingent valuation study and an actual donation request to assess the impact of behavioral factors on hypothetical bias in stated willingness-to-pay estimates. Our findings indicate that both the number of respondents willing to donate and the amount they are willing to donate differ substantially between treatments. Behavioral factors play a substantial and significant role; in particular, the extent of warm glow derived from giving and expectations about other people’s behavior increase the extent of hypothetical bias in stated willingness-to-pay estimates. We suggest ways in which this may be incorporated in future contingent valuation study design.

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  • J. A. Bouma & M. J. Koetse, 2019. "Mind the Gap: Stated versus Revealed Donations and the Differential Role of Behavioral Factors," Land Economics, University of Wisconsin Press, vol. 95(2), pages 225-245.
    • Handle: RePEc:uwp:landec:v:95:y:2019:i:2:p:225-245
    Note: DOI: 10.3368/le.95.2.225
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    • Q51 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Valuation of Environmental Effects

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