Solitude versus access: A study of tradeoffs in outdoor recreation using indifference curve analysis

被引:33
作者
Lawson, SR [1 ]
Manning, RE [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Vermont, Sch Nat Resources, Burlington, VT 05405 USA
关键词
solitude; carrying capacity; crowding; indifference curves; paired comparison; Arches National Park;
D O I
10.1080/014904001316896864
中图分类号
F [经济];
学科分类号
02 ;
摘要
Tradeoffs are an inherent part of many of the decisions faced by outdoor recreation visitors and managers. For example, decisions concerning the social carrying capacity of popular attraction sites involve potential tradeoffs between limiting visitor use to ensure a high quality experience and allowing high levels of visitor use to ensure that large numbers of visitors retain access to park and outdoor recreation resources. This study uses indifference curve analysis to evaluate the tradeoffs that visitors prefer to make between solitude and access at Delicate Arch, Arches National Park. Study findings facilitate more informed judgments by Arches National Park managers regarding appropriate recreation opportunities at Delicate Arch. Specifically, this research quantifies the tradeoff preferences of visitors to Delicate Arch and provides a theoretically and empirically informed basis for establishing a social carrying capacity for this site.
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页码:179 / 191
页数:13
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