Assessing the conditions of Rationality and Plausibility in the valuation of biodiversity conservation in a mega-biodiverse country. The case of Manu in Peru

Davila, Jose; Vasquez-Lavin, Felipe; Orihuela, Carlos Enrique; Oliva, Roberto D. Ponce; Lavado-Solis, Karol; Paredes-Vilca, Oscar; Nanez, Raymundo Mogollon; Diaz, Sabrina

Abstract

According to NOAA, the results of an economic valuation are applicable as public policy if they fulfill two conditions: rationality and plausibility. In this study, we carried out the valuation of biodiversity conservation in Manu National Park in Peru (a megabiodiverse country), based on three representations: species, habitat and functionality. We identify sensitivity to scope in most of the attributes used. When we add socioeconomic characteristics, we identify that gender and salary levels affect preferences. Our total analysis shows that number of threatened plant species and functionality better fulfill both conditions.

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Título según WOS: ID WOS:001022138800002 Not found in local WOS DB
Título de la Revista: ECONOMIA AGRARIA Y RECURSOS NATURALES
Volumen: 23
Número: 1
Editorial: UNIV POLITECNICA VALENCIA, EDITORIAL UPV
Fecha de publicación: 2023
Página de inicio: 35
Página final: 54
DOI:

10.7201/earn.2023.01.02

Notas: ISI