Accession Number:

ADA010970

Title:

The Economics of Recreation: A Survey,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CALIF

Personal Author(s):

• Vaughan,Roger J.

Report Date:

1974-09-01

Pagination or Media Count:

167.0

Abstract:

The report is intended primarily as a discussion of the appropriate way to measure the benefits of recreational open space. Topics discussed include the following Public responsibility for urban recreation Placing a value on recreational facilities Predicting facility use The estimation of the demand for recreation The use of land values to value recreation sites A synthesis cost-benefit analysis of an urban park.

Descriptors:

• *RECREATION
• *ECONOMIC MODELS
• ECONOMICS
• FACILITIES
• COSTS
• PUBLIC RELATIONS
• VALUE
• LAND USE
• BENEFITS
• INFORMATION PROCESSING
• URBAN PLANNING

Subject Categories:

• Economics and Cost Analysis
• Sociology and Law
• Civil Engineering

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE