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Cover of Advanced Introduction to Water Economics and Policy
Advanced Introduction to Water Economics and Policy highlights various aspects of economic and policy considerations as they are applied to water decision-making and evaluation in a comprehensive and clear manner. It presents example-based simplified descriptions of water problems and economic principles used to address them and provides examples from different countries and analysis of main water-using sectors. The author highlights emerging topics in water economics that address water scarcity and discusses economic and policy aspects related to the management of water at local, regional and international scales.



One of the greatest challenges facing humanity today is the issue of water availability. Attaining and maintaining an adequate water supply and its quality is a complex issue, dependent on variables that are wide ranging and go beyond the narrow disciplinary perspectives that have
historically studied the hydrologic cycle. A more holistic understanding is required to capture the reciprocal impacts between society, the environment and water availability.



Researchers and students will appreciate the comprehensive straightforward presentation of critical information in this Advanced Introduction that does not get lost in technical jargon.