In this section we will explore the possibility of using economic valuation methods and in particular the Contingent Valuation Method (CVM) for the study of the LL. As we have already noted the valuation of use and non-use benefits is common in environmental economics when studying biodiversity. Our first point in this section is to see if biodiversity has something in common with linguistic diversity. Then we will explore the possibility of carrying an economic valuation of linguistic diversity in the LL.