Economic instruments for water management
Economic instruments for water management the cases of France, Mexico, and Brazil / [electronic resource] :
Ronaldo Seroa da Motta ... [et al.].
- Northampton, Mass. : Edward Elgar, c2004.
- 1 online resource (x, 151 p.) : ill.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Introduction -- 2. Conceptual framework and review of experiences -- 3. Country case : France -- 4. Country case : Mexico -- 5. Country case : Brazil -- 6. Conclusions.
This book argues that the economic appeal of using water charges to promote efficiency in usage and pollution control can be constrained by institutional and operational problems. Analysing the cases of France, Mexico and Brazil, the authors--respective local experts--illustrate that barriers are similar despite the existing differences among these economies.
9781845423612 (e-book)
2004058628
Water-supply--Rates.--France
Water consumption--France.
Water-supply--Rates.--Mexico
Water consumption--Mexico.
Water-supply--Rates.--Brazil
Water consumption--Brazil.
Electronic books.
TD360 / .E28 2004
363.6/1/0944
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Introduction -- 2. Conceptual framework and review of experiences -- 3. Country case : France -- 4. Country case : Mexico -- 5. Country case : Brazil -- 6. Conclusions.
This book argues that the economic appeal of using water charges to promote efficiency in usage and pollution control can be constrained by institutional and operational problems. Analysing the cases of France, Mexico and Brazil, the authors--respective local experts--illustrate that barriers are similar despite the existing differences among these economies.
9781845423612 (e-book)
2004058628
Water-supply--Rates.--France
Water consumption--France.
Water-supply--Rates.--Mexico
Water consumption--Mexico.
Water-supply--Rates.--Brazil
Water consumption--Brazil.
Electronic books.
TD360 / .E28 2004
363.6/1/0944