Empirical tests of hypothetical bias in consumers' surplus surveys [questionnaire reliability]

Questionnaire surveys are an established, economic research method for eliciting consumers' surplus values. However the necessary hypothetical nature of surveys may not promote truthful responses. In 17 empirical tests, actual money donations were elicited and compared to hypothetical donations...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Australian Journal of Agricultural Economics 1988-08, Vol.32 (2-3), p.98-112
1. Verfasser:	Sinden, Jack A.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Conservation (Natural resources) consommation Consumer surplus consumer surveys consumo consumption Discrimination Donations to fund encuestas al consumidor enquete aupres des consommateurs excedent excedentes Soils surpluses Surveys
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Zusammenfassung:	Questionnaire surveys are an established, economic research method for eliciting consumers' surplus values. However the necessary hypothetical nature of surveys may not promote truthful responses. In 17 empirical tests, actual money donations were elicited and compared to hypothetical donations elicited previously. There were no significant differences; hypothetical bias was absent.
ISSN:	0817-8763 0004-9395 1467-8489
DOI:	10.1111/j.1467-8489.1988.tb00678.x