We examine the impact of individual-specific information processing strategies (IPSs) on the inclusion/exclusion of attributes on the parameter estimates and behavioural outputs of models of discrete choice. Current practice assumes that individuals employ a homogenous IPS with regards to how...

According to neoclassical economic theory, a stated preference elicitationformat comprising a single binary choice between the status quo and one alternative isincentive compatible under certain conditions. Formats typically used in choiceexperiments comprising a sequence of discrete choice...

There is a growing body of evidence in the non-market valuation literaturesuggesting that responses to a sequence of discrete choice questions tend to violate theassumptions typically made by analysts regarding independence of responses andstability of preferences. Heuristics such as value...

The Institute of Transport Studies has recently developed a Transportation and EnvironmentStrategy Impact Simulator (TRESIS) as a decision support system to assist planners to predictthe impact of transport strategies and to make recommendations based on those predictions. Akey focus of the...

According to neoclassical economic theory, the only stated preferenceelicitation format that can feasibly be employed in field studies to which truthful responsecan be the dominant strategy for all respondents is a single binary choice between thestatus quo and one alternative. In studies where...

Land management in Alpine Parks provides multifunctional services to separate groups of users. Choice experiments can be used to derive estimates of value for different management attributes. However, little research has been conducted on how frequently respondents ignore attributes used to...