Locating hazardous waste facilities: The influence of NIMBY beliefs
Journal Article
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· American Journal of Economics and Sociology; (United States)
- Westminster College, New Wilmington, PA (United States)
The [open quote]Not-In-My-Backyard[close quote] (NIMBY) syndrome is analyzed in economic decision making. Belief statements that reflect specific NIMBY concerns are subjected to factor analysis and the structure reveals two dimensions: tolerance and avoidance. Tolerance reflects an acceptance of rational economic arguments regarding the siting of a hazardous waste facility and avoidance reflects a more personal fear-of-consequences. Analysis identifies demographic characteristics of individuals likely to exhibit these two beliefs. These beliefs also are shown to influence the acceptance of a hazardous waste disposal facility in ones neighborhood when compensation is offered.
- OSTI ID:
- 6676559
- Journal Information:
- American Journal of Economics and Sociology; (United States), Journal Name: American Journal of Economics and Sociology; (United States) Vol. 53:3; ISSN 0002-9246; ISSN AJESA3
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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