Routledge Economics of Water Resources - Scarcity Management

As water becomes an increasingly scarce commodity worldwide, understanding the economic drivers of availability is essential. This volume by Routledge addresses the complex challenges posed by population growth and the rising demand for cheap water. It examines how urban, industrial, and agricultural pollution, alongside increasing environmental demands, reduce the supply of usable water resources. This book compiles thirty of the best economic articles focused on water scarcity issues specifically within the US and Mexico. By examining a wide range of topics, the text identifies the need for improving existing institutional arrangements and developing new policies to manage these limited resources. It serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding the instruments and policies required to handle modern water scarcity through an economic lens.