The Economic Value of Water [Paperback]

Gibbons examines the water supply problem through five case studies. The problems faced by these regions and the methods suggested to overcome them provide excellent models for the entire United States. The case studies---typically, expanding supplies---but economic efficiency principles lead to emphasizing managing the demand. In many cases, this means reducing demand by raising prices.ForewordKenneth D. FrederickIntroduction1. MunicipalitiesPrice Elasticity of Municipal Water DemandThe Value of Water in Municipal Use: ConceptsThe Value of Water in Municipal Use: Estimates2. IrrigationWater Demand for IrrigationValuation MethodsEstimate fo Water Values3. IndustryIndustrial Water Demand and Value: ConceptsEstimates of Water Values4. Waste AssimilationPollutantsValuation MethodsEstimates of Water Values5. Recreation and AestheticsValuation MethodsEstimate of Water Values6. NavigationMechanics of Waterway NavigationNavigation Water DemandThe Economic Value of NavigationEstimates of Water Values7. HydropowerThe Value of Water for Hydropower: ConceptsEstimates of Water ValuesEpilogue