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  Economics of Water

 

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The Economics of Water
Beginner’s Guide

If the study of economics and linking it to water is new to you, this section is a great starting point. The studies here are easier to understand and mostly self explanatory, it is the perfect place to hone your economic lingo skills.




Introductory Materials


Economics of Water - Definitions of Terms


The Economic Value of Water: An Introduction
    by Dave Marcouiller and Scott Coggins

The Value of Water
    by Michael Hanemann

A Study of the Economic Values of the Surface Waters of New Hampshire: Phase I
    by Dr. Lisa Shapiro and Heidi Kroll

Estimates of Select Economic Values of New Hampshire Lakes, Rivers, Streams and Ponds: Phase 2
    by Dr. Lisa Shapiro and Heidi Kroll

Public Opinion Poll Results in the Study of Select Economic Values of NH Lakes, Rivers, Streams and Ponds: Phase 3
    by Dr. Lisa Shapiro and Heidi Kroll

The Economic Impact of Potential Decline in New Hampshire Water Quality: The Link Between Visitor Perceptions, Usage and Spending
    by Anne Nordstrom Ph.D.

Intermediate Materials

Water Quality Affects Property Prices:
    A Case Study of Selected Maine Lakes

    by Holly J. Michael, Kevin J. Boyle, and Ropy Bouchard

Measuring the Economic Value of Water Quality
    by Donald N. Steinnes

Economics Research Supporting Water Resource Stewardship in the Pacific Northwest
    by Laurie L. Houston, Jeffrey D. Kline, and Ralph J. Alig

The Structure of Motivation for Contingent Values:
    A Case Study of Lake Water Quality Improvement

    by Philip Cooper, Gregory L. Poe, and Ian J. Bateman

Land Use Regulation in the Lake George Basin:
    An Ecological Economic Perspective

    by Peg R. Olsen and John M. Gowdy


Advanced Materials



Contingent Valuation, Net Marginal Benefits, and the Scale of Riparian Ecosystem Restoration
    by Thomas P. Holmesa et. al.

On the Scarcity Value of Ecosystem Services
    by Amitrajeet A. Batabyal, James R. Kahn, and Robert V. O’Neill

Measuring the Economic Benefits of Water Quality Improvement with Benefit Transfer: An Introduction for Noneconomists
    by Christopher Dumas, Peter Schuhmann, and John Whitehead

A Comparison of Direct and Indirect Methods for Estimating Indirect Methods of Estimating Environmental Benefits
    by Michael Hanemann


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