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Record Nr.

UNINA9910690168403321

Titolo

Societal value of geologic maps [[electronic resource] /] / by Richard L. Bernknopf ... [and others]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

[Washington, D.C.] : , : U.S. G.P.O., , 1993

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (vi, 53 pages) : color illustrations, color maps

Collana

U.S. Geological Survey circular ; ; 1111

Altri autori (Persone)

BernknopfRichard L (Richard Lewis)

Soggetti

Geological mapping - Economic aspects

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Title from title screen (viewed Feb. 29, 2012).

"An economic analysis by the U.S. Geological Survey's National Geologic Mapping Program that describes (1) geologic maps and their use as a fundamental data base, (2) a rigorous benefit-cost model for valuing geologic map information, and (3) the economic issues associated with determining whether or not a geologic map is a public good."

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.