1. Introduction -- 2. The economic evaluation of interbasin transfers of water : conceptual framework -- 3. Direct and secondary water benefits : studies of the benefits from water in agriculture -- 4. Long-term regional impacts and national benefits of an interbasin transfer -- 5. The direct...

Indifference maps from two-attribute utility functions can provide demand curves to value the benefits of the attributes or goods. The Ramsey model is one method to estimate the functions, and an alternative related method is presented in this paper. A ...

Well-being depends on produced goods, natural amenities, and preferences. Each can be influenced through policies and education. Production of goods exhibits a hierarchical structure similar to ecosystems: subsystems adapt while sustaining system productivity, that is, higher levels have greater...

Because of the complexities associated with the water pricing and public-private partnership issue and their relevance to water management of the future, the Third World Water Centre for Water Management, the Inter-American Development Bank and the Agencia Nacional de Aguas of Brazil sponsored...