The Allure of the Illegal: choice modelling of rhino horn demand in Vietnam

Nick Hanley; Oleg Sheremet; Martina Bozzola; Douglas MacMillan

doi:10.1111/conl.12417

The Allure of the Illegal: choice modelling of rhino horn demand in Vietnam

Nick Hanley, Oleg Sheremet, Martina Bozzola, Douglas MacMillan

School of Biological Sciences

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Abstract

Using choice modelling we explore willingness to pay (WTP) for rhino horn among existing and potential future consumers in Vietnam. We find that wild-sourced horn, harvested humanely from the least rare species, is the most highly valued product. Furthermore, consumers are willing to pay less for rhino horn products under a scenario where international trade is legalised compared to the current situation of illegal trade. We discuss the potential implications of our findings on rhino poaching and international trade policy.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1-8
Journal	Conservation Letters
Early online date	06 Nov 2017
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/conl.12417
Publication status	Early online date - 06 Nov 2017

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Choice modelling
illegal hunting
rhino conservation
trade in wildlife products
Vietnam

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