Presented in three sections: theory, methods and applications, this book provides information on the area of water economics and environment, covering the theory and issues relating to resource management techniques, policy formulation, implementation and evaluation in the water sector. It includes sections which link to real world examples. Num Pages: 424 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNF; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 176 x 30. Weight in Grams: 930. . 2003. 1st Edition. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Title: Handbook of Water Economics: Principles and Practice
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Publication Date: 2003
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0471985716
ISBN 13: 9780471985716
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New

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The Handbook of Water Economics is presented in three sections: theory, methods and applications, providing the latest information in the growing area of water economics and the environment, covering the theory and issues relating to resource management techniques, policy formulation, implementation and evaluation in the water sector.
* Includes strong theory section which links to real world examples in the applications section
* Provides an associated website which will include: formats for EXCEL spreadsheet application covered in the text; bibliography and links to related sites
* Methods section includes coverage of methods of economic evaluation, use of economic instruments and cost-benefit analysis
* Applications section includes case studies on: water availability; sewerage and waste water treatment; navigation; hydro-electric and multipurpose reservoirs; flooding; hydrometric data and coastal zone management
Essential reading for those studying environmental economics modules in Departments of Environmental Management, Geography and Engineering, researchers in hydrology as well as professionals and policy makers in water companies, water authorities, NGO's and government agencies.

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Colin Green is the author of Handbook of Water Economics : Principles and Practice, published by Wiley.

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