Tag Archives: travel cost method

The Travel Cost Method – Some Pitfalls

The travel cost method is an essential tool in estimating the economic value of non-market recreational sites such as parks,  but its application is rarely straightforward.  Here are some of its pitfalls. Originally posted 11/8/2012.  Re-posted following site reorganisation 21/6/2016. … Continue reading

Posted in Recreation | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Economics on the Beach

A busy beach offers an interesting economic case study. I recently spent a few days on holiday with my family in Barcelona.  The weather was fine and each day we spent an hour or so on the beach.  I observed … Continue reading

Posted in Recreation | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment