World population is set to increase by a third in the next 25 years, with no corresponding increase in global rainfall. About seventy per cent of the world's abstracted water is used in farming and therefore the economics of irrigation is becoming an increasingly important issue for sustainable development. Water for Agriculture provides a thorough overview of this highly topical subject, written in a clear and accessible style.
The Scope of the book is wide both in its analysis and in its geographical coverage. Topics covered include the infrastructure, operation and maintenance...

World population is predicted to increase by a third by the year 2025 but there is no prospect of any increase in global rainfall. About 70 per cent of global abstracted water is used in farming and therefore the economics of irrigation is becoming an increasingly important issue for sustainable development.

Written in a clear and accessible style, this introductory textbook explores the economics of water supply and consumption and shows how water policy can be adapted to achieve the goal of sustainable development. Informed by an evolutionary political economy perspective, the book draws on a substantial group of international case studies to illustrate the relevance of theory to real life.

A concise treatment of water-resource economics. Based upon political economy perspectives, it draws upon a range of case-studies - Third- World, developed world, and former communist countries - to cover many issues. There is guidance on

A concise treatment of water-resource economics. Based upon political economy perspectives, it draws upon a worldwide range of case-studies. There is guidance on abbreviations, acronyms, and technical terms.