Societal Value of Geologic Maps

Societal Value of Geologic Maps
Author: Richard L. Bernknopf
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 64
Release: 1993
Genre: Geological mapping
ISBN: 9780788107283

Describes: geologic maps and their use as a fundamental data base, a rigorous benefit-cost model for valuing geologic map information, and the economic issues associated with determining whether or not a geologic map is a public good. Maps, charts and tables, some in color. Extensive bibliography.

Societal Value of Geologic Maps

Societal Value of Geologic Maps
Author: Geological Survey (U.S.)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 62
Release: 1993
Genre: Geological mapping
ISBN:

An economic analysis by the US Geological Survey's National Geologic Mapping Program that describes (1) geologic maps and their use as a fundamental data base, (2) a rigorous benefit-cost model for valuing geologic map information, and (3) the economic issues associated with determining whether or not a geologic map is a public good.