The concept of use and non-use values is often discussed in environmental economics and decision-making processes related to natural resources. Use values refer to the direct or indirect benefits that individuals or society derive from using or consuming a particular resource. On the other hand, non-use values represent the worth people assign to a resource, even if they do not directly use or benefit from it.<\/p>\n
Use values<\/strong> encompass a wide range of measurable benefits that can be derived from the use or consumption of a resource. These benefits can be further classified into two main categories: direct use values and indirect use values.<\/p>\n