Determination of the Recreational value of Mishan plain using contingent valuation method

In recent decades, the quality of ecosystems and the environment have been considered as commodities in economic theories. The functions, goods and services of ecosystems are often very valuable, but due to the lack of exchange in the markets, their correct economic value is not taken into account in the national accounting calculations, which exacerbates the destruction of these resources. In this regard, this study was conducted with the aim of determining the recreational value of Mishan Plain and measuring the willingness to pay individuals with a contingent valuation approach to visit this plain. In this regard, this study was conducted with the aim of determining the recreational value of Mishan Plain and measuring the willingness to pay individuals with a contingent valuation approach to visit this plain. To investigate the factors affecting the willingness to pay visitors, the logit model was used and the required data were collected by completing 112 questionnaires by random sampling from visitors of Mishan plain in 2014. According to the results of the survey, the average willingness to pay for each visit was estimated at 12595.4 Rials. Also, the results of Logit model estimation showed that the variables of education and income have a positive and significant effect, and gender and household dimensions have a significant negative effect on the willingness to pay visitors from Mayshan plain.