Jurnal Ilmu Ekonomi dan Pembangunan
Vol 9, No 1 (2009): Jurnal Ilmu Ekonomi dan Pembangunan

Community willingness to pay for improved urban solid waste management in Malaysia : a choice modelling approach

Bashawir, Ahmad (Unknown)
Subhan, Muhammad (Unknown)
Othman, Jamal (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
04 Nov 2016

Abstract

This study attemps to make an analysis and assesment of public attitudes and behavior towards an improved municipal solid waste management offered by a majlis perbandaran (municipality) by looking at their willingness to pay (WTP). Majlis Perbandaran Seremban in Malaysia has been chosen for this study because of its very rapid development and economics growth factors. Our study areas include seven residential under the administration of Majlis Perbandaran Seremban. A survey and direct observation techniques have been carried out using the quistionaire to the 140 households. Contingen valuation method (CVM) is used for the analysis. Results of the study found that the mean and median value of monthly willingness to pay of the people for each households is RM 23 and RM 25 respectively.Keywords: solid waste management, contingen valuation, willingness-to-pay, choice modelling, urban management, environmental issue, Malaysia

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jiep

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Humanities Economics, Econometrics & Finance Social Sciences

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The Jurnal Ilmu Ekonomi dan Pembangunan (JIEP) invites papers on a wide range of topics, including the following : Economic Theories and Methodologies Econometric Finance and Monetary Economy Review of Government Policy and Macroeconomic Regional Economy Globalization and Localization Approach to ...