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| Author: | Getzner, M. |
| Title: | Investigating public decisions about protecting wetlands |
| Journal: | Journal of Environmental Management
2002 : MAR, VOL. 64:3, p. 237-246 |
| Index terms: | Environmental protection Decision making Econometrics Models Austria Europe |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | Quantitative analyses of species protection decisions taken by public authorities regularly show that ecological factors, such as the probability of extinction, often play a minor role in the decision-making process. The taxonomy of the species or its potential conflict with economic development is a more powerful factor. This paper presents quantitative empirical research on the protection of wetlands in Austria. Econometrically estimated models show that geographical and ecological factors (such as the size of the area, importance for biodiversity) play a significant role in the protection of wetlands. Additional influences include conflict variables encoding the negative effects of the primary economic sector (agriculture) or tourism. |
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