Browsing by Subject "Willingness to pay"
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An assessment of divers' willingness to pay for conservation of common pool resources
(North-West University, 2019)Scuba divers diving anywhere in the world's oceans must be concerned about preservation and conservation of the ocean and its ecosystem. Even other ocean users who regard conservation as a responsibility of the government ... -
Consumers' preferences and demand for culinary spices and herbs in Gauteng, South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)Spices and herbs are plant materials or ready-to-use plant products with some medicinal and food flavoring properties. They are primarily used for therapeutic, aromatic and/or culinary purposes, in cosmetics, pharmaceutical, ... -
Determining the willingness to pay for visiting Nelson Mandela's heritage sites
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)In South Africa, the niche area of cultural heritage tourism holds particular promise for the racial transformation of the tourism sector and the empowerment of previously marginalized communities. As a result, many new ... -
Factors that determine the stated willingness to pay for air pollution: A case of Bophelong Township
(The Social Sciences Research Society (SOSRES), 2014)The aim of this paper is to quantify the willingness to pay for improved air-quality in a typical low-income settlement in South Africa by making use of the contingent valuation method (CVM). Direct valuation methods or ... -
Festivalgoers’ perception about the quality of products and services at Aardklop
(North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)The Aardklop National Arts Festival (Aardklop) is an arts festival held in Potchefstroom during the September-October school holidays each year. Aardklop went through very turbulent times when it was announced that the ... -
Flood vulnerability and economic valuation of small and medium-sized enterprise owners to enhance sustainability
(OASIS, 2022)Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play an important role in supporting Indonesia’s economic growth and provide employment for people. Nevertheless, SMEs are most vulnerable when there is a flood. Small and medium ... -
Natural hazard insurance demand : a systematic review
(OASIS, 2022)The mitigation of natural hazard costs such as loss of property, life, crops and medical costs can be achieved through the adoption of insurance. It is, however, not clear whether there is corresponding demand for insurance ... -
Valuing the social cost of air–pollution in Bophelong township
(North-West University, 2013)The aim of this study is to quantify the social cost of air pollution in Bophelong Township. Bophelong is a dominantly Black low-income settlement located on the South-western part of the Emfuleni Local Municipality in ...