Multiple Purpose River Development : Studies in Applied Economic Analysis [Hardcover]

This book sketches out a framework for analyzing the economic efficiency of particular river basin programs. It provides a useful cross-disciplinary perspective for economists and water resource developers-especially designed to provide working material for students in applied economics for conservation curricula. Originally published in 1958.John V. Krutilla, Otto Eckstein1: Concepts and Methods; I: Statement of the Problem; II: The Concept of Economic Efficiency; III: Market Mechanics, River Basin Development, and Efficiency; IV: The Social Cost of Federal Financing; 2: Applying the Analysis; V: The Hells Canyon Case; VI: The AlabamaCoosa River System; VII: The Willamette River Case; VIII: The Willamette River Case; IX: Conclusions and Policy ImplicationsUSFirst edition ? The Johns Hopkins University Press 1958