Societal value of geologic maps
By: by Richard L. Bernknopf ... [et al.].
Contributors: Bernknopf, Richard L.; National Geologic Mapping Program (U.S.)
Series: U.S. Geological Survey circular ;; 1111
Publisher: U.S. G.P.O.
Published: 1993
Place of publication: [Washington, D.C.]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 53
Subjects: Geological mapping.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
"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."