Demand for Recreational Fishing in Tampa Bay, Florida: A Random Utility Approach

An estimation of demand for recreational fishing in Tampa Bay, Florida, can facilitate the environmental management of the bay. A nested random utility travel cost model is used to estimate access values. Results suggest that average annual values for the bay alone are $18.14 and $0.048 for participants and nonparticipants, respectively.

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