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

Format:

Book

Government document

Contributor:

Bernknopf, Richard L. (Richard Lewis)

National Geologic Mapping Program (U.S.)

Series:

U.S. Geological Survey circular ; 1111.

U.S. Geological Survey circular ; 1111

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Geological mapping.

Physical Description:

vi, 53 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 28 cm.

Place of Publication:

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

Notes:

"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."

Includes bibliographical references.

OCLC:

27171793