Using river basin case studies in a variety of contexts, this book provides an overview of how societies have gradually developed their water resources and furthers our understanding of how such resources can be managed successfully or unsuccessfully.

The pricing of water has often been applied universally, using general and ideological policies, and not considering regional environmental and economic differences. This book features case-studies that assess various policies by evaluating their objectives and constraints and demonstrating...

Water pricing in irrigation: the lifetime of an idea / Francois Molle, Jeremy Berkoff -- Water pricing in irrigation: mapping the debate in the light of experience / Francois Molle, Jeremy Berkoff -- Why is agricultural water demand irresponsive at low price ranges? / Charlotte de Fraiture,...