The state of water resources and the need for a comprehensive perspective -- The water economy -- Supply costs, demands … and benefits -- Optimal water policy -- Water regulation -- Conjunctive use -- Case studies of regulatory interventions … -- Economy-wide considerations of water management -- Management of transboundary water. …

Agriculture is a major user of water and is responsible for much of its pollution. But the agricultural sector faces … increasing competition for scarce water supplies from urban and industrial users and, increasingly, to sustain ecosystems. This … conference proceedings explores how both governments and the private sector can expand the role of markets to allocate water used …