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Water Allocation, Rights, and Pricing: Examples from Japan and the U.S.

URL:

http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/722471468752737287/Water-allocation-rights-and-pricing-examples-from-Japan-and-the-United-States

Abstract:

This paper sets forth a framework for administering water rights and establishing equitable prices for water use. The framework draws on the long legislative and administrative records of Japan and the western US.

Author:

Teerink, John R.* Masahiro Nakashima;

Institution:

The World Bank

Year:

1993

Domains-Issue Area:

Water Use & Sources

Dimensions-Problem/Solution:

Social/Economic/Political & Regulatory Solutions

Region(s):

Global

Country:

Global

Datatype(s):

Bibliographies & Reports