Residents’ Appreciation of Cultural Heritage in Tourist Centres – A Micro-Simulation Modelling Approach to Amsterdam

Tinbergen Institute Discussion Paper 13-103/VIII

28 Pages Posted: 2 Aug 2013

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Esther van Leeuwen

VU University Amsterdam

Karima Kourtit

VU University Amsterdam

Peter Nijkamp

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, School of Business and Economics

Date Written: August 1, 2013

Abstract

This paper addresses the question of the value attached by residents of tourist places to the wealth of cultural heritage in their city. Particular attention is given to the impact of various types of information (ranging from traditional to advanced ICT sources) on the residents’ valuation of cultural heritage. Based on an extensive survey among inhabitants of Amsterdam, a two-stage analytical approach is adopted: (i) an econometric (ordered logit) modelling approach to identify the most prominent vectors of the residents’ appreciation of cultural heritage; (ii) a micro-simulation modelling approach to generate a comprehensive picture of the value set of inhabitants regarding the cultural heritage in their city. This information may also serve as a basis for urban strategies on tourism policy, cultural heritage planning and information services management.

Keywords: Cultural Heritage, Residents, Tourism, Ordered Logit Model, Microsimulation, ICT, Amsterdam

JEL Classification: L83

Suggested Citation

Leeuwen, E. van and Kourtit, Karima and Nijkamp, Peter, Residents’ Appreciation of Cultural Heritage in Tourist Centres – A Micro-Simulation Modelling Approach to Amsterdam (August 1, 2013). Tinbergen Institute Discussion Paper 13-103/VIII, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2304679 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2304679

E. van Leeuwen (Contact Author)

VU University Amsterdam

De Boelelaan 1105
Amsterdam, ND North Holland 1081 HV
Netherlands

Karima Kourtit

VU University Amsterdam ( email )

De Boelelaan 1105
Amsterdam, ND North Holland 1081 HV
Netherlands

Peter Nijkamp

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, School of Business and Economics ( email )

De Boelelaan 1105
Amsterdam, 1081HV
Netherlands

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