Edward Elgar Publishing Economics of Water Resources (The International Library of Critical Writings in Economics series)

R. Quentin Grafton brings together more than 90 previously published articles in this two volume collection on the economics of water resources. The articles featured cover a vast range of subjects, locations and methodologies and are divided into nine broad theme areas including environmental valuation, water pollution, irrigation, residential and non-residential water use and water pricing and management. During a period of increased international environmental awareness and change, this collection identifies the most important and influential pieces and will be an invaluable resource for students and water professionals alike. Review 'Some may think that the value addition from the volumes is relatively limited in these days when one can download electronic journals immediately; but one should not underestimate the value of having a collection of hand to read, refer, and then decide on what to download if any. Of especial note are the several survey articles that are also in the volumes. Thank you to Professor Grafton and Edward Elgar for a great set of papers and an elegant publication.''We have here a wonderfully comprehensive and inspired collection of the best work on this important natural resource. Water remains a seriously problematic political and economic issue throughout the world. These excellent papers will certainly help us to get the economics of water resources right.' -- Daniel W. Bromley, University of Wisconsin, Madison, US About the Author Edited by R. Quentin Grafton, Professor of Economics, Crawford School, Australian National University