Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/76122 
Year of Publication: 
2002
Series/Report no.: 
Working Paper No. 0211
Publisher: 
University of Zurich, Socioeconomic Institute, Zurich
Abstract: 
An important source of conflict surrounding nuclear energy is that with a very small probability, a large-scale nuclear accident may occur. One way to internalize the associated financial risks is through mandating nuclear operators to have liability insurance. This paper presents estimates of consumers' willingness to pay for increased financial security provided by an extension of coverage, based on the 'stated choice' approach. A Swiss citizen with median characteristics may be willing to pay 0.14 US cents per kwh to increase coverage beyond the current CHF 0.7 billion (bn.) (US$ 0.47 bn.). Marginal willingness to pay declines with higher coverage but exceeds marginal cost at least up to CHF 4 bn.(US$ 2.7 bn.). An extension of nuclear liability insurance coverage therefore may be efficiency-enhancing.
Document Type: 
Working Paper

Files in This Item:
File
Size
214.42 kB





Items in EconStor are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.