contingent valuation

noun

A survey-based technique for the valuation of non-market resources, such as environmental preservation or the impact of externalities like pollution.

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Meanings

nouncontingent valuation (plural contingent valuations)

plural contingent valuations

  1. economicsA survey-based technique for the valuation of non-market resources, such as environmental preservation or the impact of externalities like pollution.
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