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The WNE Working Papers series has been published by the Faculty of Economic Sciences at the University of Warsaw since 2008.

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WP(25/2020)331. Energy demand management and social norms – the case study in Poland

Authors: Gołębiowska Bernadeta, Bartczak Anna, Czajkowski Mikołaj
The study aims to investigate the impact of social norms and the financial motivation on the disutility of Polish households from energy management. We analyzed consumers’ preferences for the new Demand-Side Management (DSM) programs. We applie…

WP331. Energy demand management and social norms – the case study in Poland

The study aims to investigate the impact of social norms and the financial motivation on the disutility of Polish households from energy management. We analyzed consumers’ preferences for the new Demand-Side Management (DSM) programs. We applied a choice experiment (CE) framework for various electricity contracts that implied external control of electricity usage. Based on the hybrid model, we proved that people with higher descriptive social norms about electricity consumption are less sensitive to the level of compensation and more responsive to the number of blackouts. People who stated they would sign the contract because of the financial reasons are less sensitive to the external control of electricity consumption. They are less inclined towards the status quo option. Poland’s energy policy focuses on energy efficiency, and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. This study may contribute to understanding the decisions of households and provide insights into the DSM option in Poland.


Gołębiowska Bernadeta, Bartczak Anna, Czajkowski Mikołaj
choice experiment demand-side management electricity social norms willingness to accept

WP(13/2018)272. Social norms and pro-environment behaviours: heterogeneous response to signals

Authors: Czajkowski Mikołaj, Zagórska Katarzyna, Hanley Nick
Previous research on pro-environment behaviours demonstrated an effect of communicating social norms to subjects. In this paper, we extend this work by isolating the effects of information about (i) the absolute level (strength) of the norm (ii) its …

WP272. Social norms and pro-environment behaviours: heterogeneous response to signals

Previous research on pro-environment behaviours demonstrated an effect of communicating social norms to subjects. In this paper, we extend this work by isolating the effects of information about (i) the absolute level (strength) of the norm (ii) its geographic proximity (iii) whether the norm is stated in relative terms. We also show how previous pro-environmental behaviours interact with social norm information. The context is a stated preference choice experiment on recycling behaviours by households in Poland. The main finding to emerge is that social norm effects on preferences seem to be very context-dependent; there is no evidence of generalizable effects which would be useful to policy designers.


DOI: http://doi.org.10.26405/WP/WNE/2018/272/013
Czajkowski Mikołaj, Zagórska Katarzyna, Hanley Nick
recycling social norms stated preferences choice modelling

WP(1/2017)230. Stated Preference valuation methods: an evolving tool for understanding choices and informing policy

Authors: Hanley Nick, Czajkowski Mikołaj
We examine the value of Stated Preference (SP) valuation methods as part of the environmental economist's toolbox. We review a number of policy design issues where we believe SP methods have advantages over alternative approaches. We also discuss…

WP230. Stated Preference valuation methods: an evolving tool for understanding choices and informing policy

We examine the value of Stated Preference (SP) valuation methods as part of the environmental economist's toolbox. We review a number of policy design issues where we believe SP methods have advantages over alternative approaches. We also discuss the role of SP methods in exploring a few aspects of peoples' preferences and values which have wider implications for economics and behavioral sciences: (a) the effects of information, learning and knowledge; (b) testing the standard model of compensatory, rational choice; (c) the influence of behavioural levers such as social norms; and (d) the role of "deep" drivers of preference heterogeneity, such as personality and emotions. We also review what is known about the extent to which hypothetical choices reveal something about people's true preferences. Finally, we speculate on some areas where SP methods may be useful in the future.


DOI: https://doi.org/10.26405/WP/WNE/2017/230/001
Hanley Nick, Czajkowski Mikołaj
stated preferences non-market valuation environmental economics methods information choice social norms preference heterogeneity

WP(17/2014)134. Social norms, morals and self-interest as determinants of pro-environment behaviour

Authors: Czajkowski Mikołaj, Hanley Nick, Nyborg Karine
This paper considers the role which selfish, moral and social incentives and pressures play in explaining the extent to which stated choices over pro-environment behaviours vary across individuals. The empirical context is choices over household wast…

WP134. Social norms, morals and self-interest as determinants of pro-environment behaviour

This paper considers the role which selfish, moral and social incentives and pressures play in explaining the extent to which stated choices over pro-environment behaviours vary across individuals. The empirical context is choices over household waste contracts and recycling actions in Poland. A theoretical model is used to show how cost-based motives and the desire for a positive self- and social image combine to determine the utility from alternative choices of recycling behaviour. We then describe a discrete choice experiment designed to empirically investigate the effects such drivers have on stated choices. Using a latent class model, we distinguish three types of individual who are described as duty-orientated recyclers, budget recyclers and homo oeconomicus. These groups vary in their preferences for how frequently waste is collected, and the number of categories into which household waste must be recycled. Our results have implications for the design of future policies aimed at improving participation in recycling schemes.


Czajkowski Mikołaj, Hanley Nick, Nyborg Karine
recycling motives of pro-environment behaviour social norms discrete choice experiment
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