Ecosystem Valuation Quiz

What is the primary method discussed for valuing ecosystem services?

• Observing natural behaviors

• Analyzing market trends

• Studying environmental impact reports

• Surveying people's willingness to pay

What is a major criticism of the stated preference method?

• It requires extensive data analysis

• It is not applicable to all ecosystems

• It relies on hypothetical scenarios

• It is too expensive to conduct

How can the framing of a question affect survey responses?

• It can change the perceived value of the service

• It simplifies the decision-making process

• It can lead to more accurate data

• It has no effect on responses

What is the 'warm glow effect' in the context of willingness to pay?

• A feeling of satisfaction from contributing

• A technique to improve data accuracy

• A method to increase survey participation

• A strategy to reduce survey costs

Why might respondents state a higher willingness to pay than they actually would?

• To increase the perceived value of the area

• To reduce survey length

• To influence policy decisions

• To avoid paying taxes

What was the main focus of the survey conducted in Oregon?

• Water conservation

• Forest fire management

• Wildlife protection

• Air quality improvement

What was the average willingness to pay found in the Oregon survey?

• $100 per year per household

• $77 per year per household

• $90 per year per household

• $45 per year per household

How did the researchers adjust the willingness to pay estimates?

• By considering household income

• By excluding non-respondents

• By adjusting for education levels

• By including only protest votes

What was the lower estimate of willingness to pay based on?

• Assuming non-respondents had zero willingness to pay

• Including only the highest responses

• Excluding all protest votes

• Using the median response

What was a significant finding regarding education level and willingness to pay?

• Higher education levels correlated with lower willingness to pay

• Only respondents with college degrees were willing to pay

• Higher education levels correlated with higher willingness to pay

• Education level had no impact on willingness to pay