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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.

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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

Multiple Purpose River Development: Studies in Applied Economic Analysis

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      Publisher Resources for the Future Press (RFF Press)
      Published 19 January 2011
      ISBN-13 9781617260803
      978-1617260803
      ISBN-10 1617260800
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      Environmental economics Environmental science, engineering and technology

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      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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