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Robert E WrightProfessor of Economics, University of Strathclyde Verified email at strath.ac.uk Cited by 11789 |
Choice modelling approaches: a superior alternative for environmental valuatioin?
In this paper, we examine some popular 'choice modelling'approaches to environmental
valuation, which can be considered as alternatives to more familiar valuation techniques …
valuation, which can be considered as alternatives to more familiar valuation techniques …
Gold as an inflation hedge?
D Ghosh, EJ Levin, P Macmillan… - Studies in Economics and …, 2004 - emerald.com
This paper attempts to reconcile an apparent contradiction between short‐run and long‐run
movements in the price of gold. The theoretical model suggests a set of conditions under …
movements in the price of gold. The theoretical model suggests a set of conditions under …
Using choice experiments to value the environment
This paper we outline the “choice experiment” approach to environmental valuation. This
approach has its roots in Lancaster's characteristics theory of value, in random utility theory …
approach has its roots in Lancaster's characteristics theory of value, in random utility theory …
Contingent valuation versus choice experiments: estimating the benefits of environmentally sensitive areas in Scotland
This paper reports results from a study of the economic value of the conservation benefits of
Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESAs) in Scotland. The main novelty of the approach …
Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESAs) in Scotland. The main novelty of the approach …
Estimating the economic value of improvements in river ecology using choice experiments: an application to the water framework directive
The Water Framework Directive is a major regulatory reform of water resources
management within the European Union. Integrated catchment management plans must be …
management within the European Union. Integrated catchment management plans must be …
Modelling recreation demand using choice experiments: climbing in Scotland
This paper is concerned with the use of thechoice experiment method for modelling
thedemand for recreation, using the example ofrock-climbing in Scotland. We begin …
thedemand for recreation, using the example ofrock-climbing in Scotland. We begin …
The impact of micro-credit on poverty: evidence from Bangladesh
MJA Chowdhury, D Ghosh… - … in Development studies, 2005 - journals.sagepub.com
This paper examines empirically the impact of micro-credit on poverty in Bangladesh. Unlike
previous studies, the focus is on both objective and subjective poverty and particular …
previous studies, the focus is on both objective and subjective poverty and particular …
Wage offers and full-time and part-time employment by British women
JF Ermisch, RE Wright - Journal of Human Resources, 1993 - JSTOR
Strong evidence in support of the hypothesis that women receive lower wage offers in part-
time jobs than in full-time jobs is provided by estimation of wage offer functions for British …
time jobs than in full-time jobs is provided by estimation of wage offer functions for British …
Gender discrimination in the British labour market: a reassessment
RE Wright, JF Ermisch - The Economic Journal, 1991 - academic.oup.com
It is clear that women's wages, on average, are much lower than men's wages in Great
Britain. In the recent past, considerable attention has been directed towards estimating the …
Britain. In the recent past, considerable attention has been directed towards estimating the …
Resource dependence theory analysis of higher education institutions in Uzbekistan
In this paper, resource dependence theory (RDT) is used to guide an empirical analysis of
the higher education system in Uzbekistan. Regression analysis is applied to a panel …
the higher education system in Uzbekistan. Regression analysis is applied to a panel …