Abstract
This study uses primary data and applies the hedonic price method (HPM) to provide evidence of consumer's willingness-to-pay (WTP) for improved domestic water. We compute the mean marginal WTP for access to domestic water supply in residences for both localised and non-localised ordinary least squares (OLS) models after investigating possible endogeneity issues. The study finds that access to water elasticity is 0.21 (without localisation) and 0.18 (with localisation). Again, the study finds a positive attitude towards reliable improved water supply. Interestingly, the study finds that basic utilities such as toilet facilities and access to electricity in urban residences are rather major determinants of rental values, followed by access to improved water supply. Lastly, households are prepared to spend 4%-10% of their income to improve their quality of life.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
