What's the value of a clean beach? Here's how economists do the numbers
- Written by Timothy Haab, Professor of Environmental Economics, The Ohio State University

Millions of Americans head outdoors in the summer, whether for a day at a nearby lake or a monthlong road trip. For environmental economists like me, decisions by vacationers and outdoor recreators offer clues to a challenging puzzle: estimating what environmental resources...
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