2006.4-2007.3 Yearbook of NILIM
Research Summary


Coastal and Marine Department

Reference Number Y060806
Title Research on Indexation of Coastal Environment Value
Start-End Date 2004.4-2007.3
Division Coastal Zone Systems Division
Author Head, Takeshi SUZUKI
Summary Japanfs coastal area is exposed to high pressure to use. Consequently, human needs cause conflicts in coastal area. To avoid conflicts, inquiry survey on tidal flats in Mikawa Bay and on environment of Ariake Sea to residents around them were done, and Willingness to Pay to develop tidal flats or to take measures for improving sea environment, were estimated. In those processes, the Author analyzed characteristics of Contingent Valuing Method and Conjoint Analysis.