Ontario feedlot operators' willingness to accept carbon credit revenue for adopting management practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions |
Posted on:2008-02-01 | Degree:M.Sc | Type:Thesis |
University:McGill University (Canada) | Candidate:Hristeva, Polina | Full Text:PDF |
GTID:2443390005471288 | Subject:Economics |
Abstract/Summary: | |
The Canadian agricultural sector was recognised as a potential seller of carbon offset credits in the domestic emission trading system. A number of beneficial management practices may reduce GHG emissions while increasing production efficiency and profitability of agricultural activities. A contingent valuation survey was used to estimate the carbon offset price at which feedlot operators in Ontario would adopt two management practices that reduce GHG emissions: adding roasted soybean seeds to a cattle diet and increasing the intensity of feedlot operations. The value elicitation questions to estimate the mean WTA compensation were designed using a multiple bounded discrete choice format developed by Welsh and Poe (1998).;It was estimated that at a carbon offset price of... |
Keywords/Search Tags: | Carbon, Management practices, Feedlot, Reduce |
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