The impact of an environmental disamenity on land values: case of Kiteezi landfill in Uganda
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Date
2011
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Publisher
International Journal of Environmental Engineering
Abstract
The discourse on waste management is increasingly becoming
important especially in developing countries. Landfill use is one of the most
preferred methods of waste management yet it has various negative effects on
people’s welfare and livelihoods. This study uses hedonic price model to
quantify impacts of proximity to a landfill. It uses primary data on property
characteristics and other factors as explanatory variables. Land-price is used as
a dependent variable. The results indicated that proximity to the landfill
negatively affects land value whereas amenity variables positively influence
land values. The study recommends appropriate policy on location and
management of landfills.
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Keywords
Hedonic price model, Disamenity, Property value, Uganda
Citation
Isoto, R. E., Bashaasha, B., Basamba, A. T. A., & Mburu, J. (2011). The impact of an environmental disamenity on land values: case of Kiteezi landfill in Uganda. International Journal of Environmental Engineering, 3(3-4), 371-387.