TY - JOUR
T1 - Exploring preferences and non-use values for hidden archaeological artefacts
T2 - a case from Denmark
AU - Lundhede, Thomas
AU - Bille, Trine
AU - Hasler, Berit
N1 - Published online 23 January 2012
PY - 2013/9
Y1 - 2013/9
N2 - This paper presents a choice experiment study of a proposed wetland restorationproject which aims to preserve archaeological artefacts from Stone Age villages which are presently buried within the topsoil. Wetland restoration can avoid destruction of the artefacts due to agricultural cultivation and drainage, and in addition improve biological diversity and recreational opportunities. The results indicate that even though the artefacts are not visible or usable for the population of today, but may contain information and potential value for future generations, the strongest preferences displayed is for ensuring permanent protection of archaeological artefacts, rather than biological diversity and recreational opportunities. The results are discussed in relation to the Prospect Theory:people value a loss of cultural heritage higher than a gain of new cultural goods or services. This insight is of general interest to cultural economics and cultural policy, especially with respect to heritage protection
AB - This paper presents a choice experiment study of a proposed wetland restorationproject which aims to preserve archaeological artefacts from Stone Age villages which are presently buried within the topsoil. Wetland restoration can avoid destruction of the artefacts due to agricultural cultivation and drainage, and in addition improve biological diversity and recreational opportunities. The results indicate that even though the artefacts are not visible or usable for the population of today, but may contain information and potential value for future generations, the strongest preferences displayed is for ensuring permanent protection of archaeological artefacts, rather than biological diversity and recreational opportunities. The results are discussed in relation to the Prospect Theory:people value a loss of cultural heritage higher than a gain of new cultural goods or services. This insight is of general interest to cultural economics and cultural policy, especially with respect to heritage protection
U2 - 10.1080/10286632.2011.652624
DO - 10.1080/10286632.2011.652624
M3 - Journal article
SN - 1028-6632
VL - 19
SP - 501
EP - 530
JO - International Journal of Cultural Policy
JF - International Journal of Cultural Policy
IS - 4
ER -