Document Type
Thesis
Date of Degree Completion
Fall 2017
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Cultural and Environmental Resource Management
Committee Chair
Toni Sipic
Second Committee Member
Chad Wassell
Third Committee Member
Craig S. Revels
Abstract
This study determines the economic impacts of soil contamination as a result of historical pesticide use in Wenatchee, WA. A hedonic regression analysis of home values before, during, and after cleanups of six contaminated schoolyards demonstrates the public’s willingness to pay for remediated soil as a housing amenity. A qualitative analysis of media coverage of the contamination and cleanups confirms public awareness and categorizes public perception of risk. Results show a significant positive price effect following remediation, and benefit-cost analysis enumerates sizable private and public financial losses incurred as a result of remediation delay.
Recommended Citation
Martin, Jessica R., "The Economic Impacts of Soil Contamination in Wenatchee, WA" (2017). All Master's Theses. 770.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/etd/770
Language
English