Multiple purpose river development : studies in applied economic analysis

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Multiple purpose river development : studies in applied economic analysis

John V. Krutilla and Otto Eckstein

(Resources for the Future library collection, . Water policy ; v. 9)

RFF Press, 2011

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"First published in 1958 by The Johns Hopkins University Press for Resources for the Future."--T.p. verso

Set ISBN for "Water policy": 9781617260094

Includes index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

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.

Table of Contents

  • 1: 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 Alabama-Coosa River System
  • VII: The Willamette River Case
  • VIII: The Willamette River Case
  • IX: Conclusions and Policy Implications

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  • NCID
    BB05386857
  • ISBN
    • 9781617260803
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Washington, D.C.
  • Pages/Volumes
    xiv, 301 p.
  • Size
    25 cm
  • Classification
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