Water Resources and Economic Processes

Water exploitation has increased significantly in the last 250 years due to various factors such as technological development, dietary choices, climate change, demographic change, and policy reforms. Ensuring food, water, and energy for the growing population is a common global challenge. Water Resources and Economic Processes offers an up-to-date collection of contributions from leading scholars on important aspects of water governance and management, including historical and long-term overview, water markets, climate change, urban reforms, regional, national, and global comparative case-studies, international trade, migration, conflicts, and globalization of water. It is a key reference text for those studying water governance and management.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Water exploitation has surged significantly worldwide over the past 250 years, coinciding with the onset of industrialization. The intricate relationships between economic processes and water use involve a multitude of interwoven factors, including technological advancements, dietary choices, food production, climate change, demographic shifts, and policy reforms. Meeting the growing demand for food, water, and energy for a rapidly expanding population remains a formidable global challenge.

In response, Water Resources and Economic Processes presents a comprehensive collection of contributions from esteemed scholars, aimed at advancing research on critical aspects of relevant fields and methodologies. This book adopts a multi- and inter-disciplinary approach, encompassing:

A historical and long-term overview of the intricate connections between income growth, water use, and technological development.

An examination of water markets and collaborative actions, exploring their potential for addressing water stress and their associated challenges.

A comprehensive analysis of the impact of climate change on water productivity, encompassing inter- and intra-annual variations.

Exploration of urban reforms and citizen attitudes towards private and public mitigation and preservation measures.

Regional, national, and global comparative case studies, shedding light on diverse water management practices.

An exploration of international trade, migration, conflicts, and the globalization of water, highlighting their complex interplay.

Methodological and empirical challenges in constructing future scenarios for sustainable water use.

This book serves as a vital reference text for scholars, PhD students, national institutions, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and other professionals seeking to understand sustainable water use at local, national, and international scales. Its comprehensive coverage and interdisciplinary approach make it an essential resource for advancing knowledge and promoting effective water governance and management practices.

Weight: 589g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367501396