Economic instruments for water management the cases of France, Mexico, and Brazil
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 si...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Northampton, Mass
Edward Elgar
c2004
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| Collection: | Edward Elgar eBook Archive - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | 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 1. Introduction -- 2. Conceptual framework and review of experiences -- 3. Country case : France -- 4. Country case : Mexico -- 5. Country case : Brazil -- 6. Conclusions |
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| Physical Description: | x, 151 p ill |
| ISBN: | 1843769646 9781845423612 9781843769644 |