Can superior natural amenities create high-quality employment opportunities? The case of nonconsumptive river recreation in central Idaho
Society and Natural Resources
By: J.R. McKean, D.M. Johnson, Richard L. Johnson, and R.G. Taylor
Links
- More information: Publisher Index Page (via DOI)
- Download citation as: RIS | Dublin Core
Abstract
Central Idaho has superior environmental amenities, as evidenced by exceptionally high-value tourism, such as guided whitewater rafting. The focus of our study concerns the attainment of high-quality jobs in a high-quality natural environment. We estimate cumulative wage rate effects unique to nonconsumptive river recreation in central Idaho for comparison with other sectors. The cumulative effects are based on a detailed survey of recreation spending and a modified synthesized input–output model. Cumulative wage rate effects support using the abundance of environmental amenities to expand and attract high-wage, environmentally sensitive firms, as opposed to expanded tourism to improve employment quality.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Can superior natural amenities create high-quality employment opportunities? The case of nonconsumptive river recreation in central Idaho |
| Series title | Society and Natural Resources |
| DOI | 10.1080/08941920591005304 |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue | 8 |
| Year Published | 2005 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
| Description | 10 p. |
| First page | 749 |
| Last page | 758 |