Investigating Information Bias in Contingent Valuation: A Survey of Willingness to Pay to Preserve the Cultural Heritage of Majuli Island
Satras of the river island Majuli form an indispensable part of Assam’s cultural heritage. However, despite their tremendous importance, floods and flood-induced erosion severely impact the Satras. This study aims to explore the perceptions of the residents of the world's largest riverine islan...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2025-06-01
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| Series: | Economics and Culture |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.2478/jec-2025-0004 |
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| Summary: | Satras of the river island Majuli form an indispensable part of Assam’s cultural heritage. However, despite their tremendous importance, floods and flood-induced erosion severely impact the Satras. This study aims to explore the perceptions of the residents of the world's largest riverine island, Majuli, regarding the importance of the cultural heritage of Majuli by incorporating their Willingness to Pay (WTP) for the preservation and conservation of Satras in Majuli. |
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| ISSN: | 2256-0173 |