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In this paper we consider a two periods model of cropping using irrigation. The farmer takes two kind of decisions, one … related to the level of investment in irrigation capacity and the other one to the irrigation level in each period. In the … period. Assuming a CARA utility function, we show that taxing the investment may entail an increase in preventive irrigation …
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state of pastures and irrigation systems is alarming and requires government support well above its current level …
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We use the new version of the GTAP-W model to analyze the economy-wide impacts of enhanced irrigation efficiency. The … to improvements in irrigation efficiency in water-stressed regions is not beneficial for all. For water-stressed regions … and mostly negative. Global water savings are achieved. Not only regions where irrigation efficiency changes are able to …
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on these climate projections, the irrigation demand of Bavaria's agriculture is calculated in a model simulation. The … model results are subdivided into arable crops, vegetable crops and special crops. Studies on irrigation demand done in the … of the project. The model approach is based on the principle of Geisenheim irrigation management where soil and crop …
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and the government aimed at increasing community participation in the design and management of irrigation canals. The case …
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agriculture. Moreover, the new production structure accounts for substitution possibilities between irrigation and other primary … factors. The new model has been used to study a variety of topics including: irrigation efficiency, sustainable water use …
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Increases in water demand due to population growth, industrial development and urbanization necessitate economically efficient use of water resources worldwide. This is particularly true in the dryland zones of the world relying on irrigated agriculture for economic development such as in...
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The main objective of this paper is to identify fuel substitution potential by estimating potential price induced energy substitution and by considering available technological options. We consider the impacts of CO2 taxation on reduction of emissions until 2020, assuming CO2 neutrality of...
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This paper proposes a new tool to assess sustainability and make the concept of sustainable development operational. It considers its multi-dimensional structure combining the information deriving from a selection of relevant sustainability indicators belonging to economic, social and...
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In this paper, we elaborate on an idea initially developed by Weitzman (1998) that justifies taking the lowest possible discount rate for far-distant future cash flows. His argument relies on the arbitrary assumption that when the future rate of return of capital (RRC) is uncertain, one should...
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