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However, the educational program on construction time for new incinerator
has to be designed carefully in order to bring positive rather than negative
effect on WTP.
Apart from the above knowledge and attitude variables, the models
suggest that people who are younger, richer and have more waste disposal
are willing to pay more than HK$30. Since the government policies aim to
reduce waste at source, these people might be encouraged to reduce waste
even though they afford to do so. Also, government should consider the
financial burden and fair waste charge calculation for people who are older,
poorer and have less waste.

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