The Value of Water Connections in Central American Cities: A Revealed Preference Study

The Value of Water Connections in Central American Cities: A Revealed Preference Study

We estimate annualized values of access to home tap water in three cities in El Salvador, and marginal 'barrios' in four Guatemalan cities, using a hedonic price method for studying changes in capitalized home values from obtaining a water connection. A tap water connection is found to add...

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Main Authors: Nauges, Celine, Strand, Jon, Walker, Ian
Format: Journal Article
Language:EN
Published: 2012
Subjects:
Gas Utilities
Pipelines
Water Utilities L950
Economic Development: Agriculture
Natural Resources
Energy
Environment
Other Primary Products O130
Economic Development: Regional, Urban, and Rural Analyses
Transportation O180
Renewable Resources and Conservation: Water Q250
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10986/4802

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http://hdl.handle.net/10986/4802

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