Introduction to the Economics of Water Resources: An International Perspective FROM THE PUBLISHER
Written in a clear and accessible style, this introductory textbook explores the economics of water supply and consumption and shows how water policy can be adapted to achieve the goal of sustainable development. Informed by an evolutionary political economy perspective, the book draws on a substantial group of international case studies to illustrate the relevance of theory to real life. Ranging widely, the author considers the conservation of rivers, lakes, wetlands, estuaries and coastal waters; land drainage; flood control and coastal defense; dam projects; the costs of freshwater supply; water use by households, agriculture, and other sectors; and wastewater treatment and disposal. Introducing a topic of crucial importance to a wide range of disciplines, this concise yet comprehensive text will be invaluable for students in environmental studies, geography, and economics.
Author Biography: Stephen Merrett, formerly of the Bartlett School of Planning at University College London, is a researcher and consultant in water resources and the economics of the environment.
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Addressed to students and professionals in economics, engineering, environmental science, geography, and assumes no prior knowledge about either economics or hydrology. Based on the evolutionary political economy paradigm rather than Marxist or neoclassical, the two dominant paradigms of this century. Discusses supply from the engineering and economic perspectives, effective demand and price, social and environmental cost-benefit analysis for water projects, financial accounting, planning for a sustainable society, and water resource policy. Includes at least one case study in each chapter, and a glossary without pronunciation. Distributed in the US by Taylor & Francis. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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