Exceptionally clear and well-written chapters provide engaging discussions of the methods of accessing, generating, and analyzing social science data, using methods ranging from reflexive historical analysis to critical ethnography. Reflecting on their own research experiences, the contributors...

Water quality markets: institutional design and performance -- Market-like water quality trading: why it matters and how to make it happen -- Buying water for the environment -- Auctions of water rights -- The economic effects of using property taxes in lieu of direct user fees to pay for water...