Response anomalies in stated preference studies

Applied economists use stated-preference methods for a range of applications, from testing demand for novel food products to estimating non-market values of environmental goods or services. A range of statistical and theoretical assumptions underpin the analysis of stated-preference data. However, some anomalous responses to stated-preferences questions might violate these assumptions. In this thesis, I explore the sources and implications of anomalous responses to surveys that violate the assumptions that underpin the analysis of stated-preference data and provide corrections for these issues. Through this thesis, I offer strategies and proposals for future research to improve the validity of stated-preference estimates.