Scarcity, Entitlements and the Economics of Water in Developing Countries
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P.B. Anand, Reader in Environmental Economics and Public Policy, University of Bradford, UK<i>'. . . it will provide a fascinating and stimulating read for researchers, students and academics with an interest in water economics and public policy. Practitioners focusing on water management, sustainable development, water supply and health will also find this book invaluable.'</i>
- CABI,
<i>'Those seeking an informed overview of the social and economic aspects of water issues in developing contexts today would do well to read P.B. Anand's book. </i>Scarcity, Entitlements and the Economics of Water in Developing Countries<i> is extensive - covering local, sub-national and international aspects of water scarcity, the human right to water, transboundary water disputes and progress on the Millennium Development Goals. . . It will be of interest to water resource managers, urban water and sanitation policy-makers, international donors, and students of environmental justice, water issues, and development more broadly. . . Anand's book is recommended as useful and interesting reading primarily for its broad range and interdisciplinary approach.'</i>
- Mark Zeitoun, Waterlines,
<i>'In this creative study Anand applies environmental economic tools and concepts to analyze water issues in developing countries. . . The author carefully integrates the poverty, inequality, and development issues of water; and he meticulously discusses the intertwined rivalrous and excludable public good characteristics of water supply. . . Highly recommended.'</i>
- B.F. Hope, Choice,
<i>'The book eloquently illustrates the economics of water and how economics can increase the understanding of topics such as water inequalities and the role of institutions. It convincingly explores and explains water scarcity, supply and demand to demystify water topics. It commendably presents different views and interpretations on contentious water topics such as large-scale dams, transboundary water and privatization of household water supply. In particular, the conceptual framework is helpful in illuminating the interface between water and well-being. The book contains several case studies and water multi-sectors, such as dams, water supply and sanitation and water resources and appeals to a wide readership interested in various water topics and their implementation.'</i>
- Hakan Tropp, Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), Sweden,
- availability and use of water resources
- inequality in access to water
- the role of institutions and policies
- access to water and sanitation
- river water agreements and disputes
- consumer perspectives and water utility management.
Underpinned by international datasets and national- and local-level case studies based on primary research, the study identifies issues for policy and further research. As such, it will provide a fascinating and stimulating read for researchers, students and academics with an interest in water economics and public policy. Practitioners focusing on water management, sustainable development, water supply and health will also find this book useful.