Water Policy, Tourism, and Recreation - Lessons from Australia (Hardcover)

This book explores the complicated interrelationships between freshwater resources and tourism and recreation. The focus is on Australia, but comparisons with the experience of other countries are also made throughout. Yet Australia has been at the forefront of conflicts over drought and water use, particularly for irrigated agriculture, as well as of the design of policies and institutions for water policy, so there are many lessons which can be applied to other parts of the world.Thie authors examine in detail the relationships between water economics and supply, and the needs for tourism and recreation. The book discusses water use and access, and the conflict between urban and recreational demands. It considers the institutional arrangements around water and the significance of property rights, including water markets and water pricing. Theoretical and practical models for increasing collaboration and cooperation such as the use of trusts are also developed and water trusts in the USA are examined. Specific chapters highlight the role of interest groups, such as the boating industry, to influence policy thinking and the practical trade-offs between access to urban water supplies and the requirements of recreation. Tourist behavior in relation to water use and pricing is also assessed.

General

Imprint:	Resources for the Future Press (RFF Press)
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	RFF Press Water Policy Series
Release date:	July 2011
First published:	July 2011
Editors:	Lin Crase • Suzanne O'Keefe
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	240
ISBN-13:	978-1-61726-087-2
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Management of land & natural resources Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Energy industries & utilities > Water industries Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Service industries > Tourism industry Promotions
LSN:	1-61726-087-8
Barcode:	9781617260872

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