Locating Hazardous Waste Facilities: The Influence of NIMBY Beliefs
- ASU Author/Contributor (non-ASU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Peter Groothuis Ph.D., Professor (Creator)
- Institution
- Appalachian State University (ASU )
- Web Site: https://library.appstate.edu/
Abstract: The 'Not-In-My-Backyard' (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.
Locating Hazardous Waste Facilities: The Influence of NIMBY Beliefs
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- Publication
- Groothuis, P.A. and Miller, G. (1994) Locating Hazardous Waste Facilities: The Influence of NIMBY Beliefs, American Journal of Economics and Sociology, 53(3): 335 (July 1994). Published by Blackwell (ISSN: 0002-9246).
- Language: English
- Date: 1994