Economic issues arise in almost every water policy context‎.‎ Water is of most concern when scarce‎,‎ but physical scarcity is often overcome as human beings move water from place to place‎,‎ sometimes creating monumental structures‎.‎ The role that cost and economic value play in water resource allocation is implicit‎,‎ but often poorly understood‎.‎ This comprehensive volume clarifies the role of economics and offers material that can be applied to water resource allocation problems around the world‎.‎ Topics covered include‎:‎ groundwater‎,‎ floods and droughts‎,‎ in situ uses of water and institutions and law‎.‎ A concise introduction to issues of water quality and quantity in both urban and agricultural settings‎,‎ Water Resource Economics and Policy will be a valuable resource or text for students and researchers in the fields of agricultural economics‎,‎ geography‎,‎ law and hydrology‎.‎ Those involved in water resource agencies and private utilities will also find the book a useful reference‎.‎

• Author‎:‎ W‎.‎ Douglass Shaw
• Publisher‎:‎ Edward Elgar Publishing
• ISBN‎:‎ 9781847202253