Book DescriptionWater is not just H2O, but has a socioeconomic value for many use and non-use purposes This volume contains a varied set of very interesting evaluation studies on water resources management The editors have served the scientific community and relevant policy bodies with a balanced collection of operational contributions озпйъ to a solid cost-benefit perspective on water management This book is certainly an eye-opener for anyone interested in the significance of cost-benefit analysis for water policy issues - Peter Nijkamp, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands The book chapters are written to accommodate readers of various disciplines, using a descriptive analysis of complicated issues to be easily comprehended bynon-technical readers The coverage of the issues is also phenomenal, including application of CBA to flood control, river restoration, river basin management, water quality, ground water, and water allocation, to mention only a few The group of contributing experts is also very impressive, including authoritative practitioners and academicians, all of whom display a high level of expertise and experience In a world where water becomes a contested scarce resource, the appropriate use of economic tools in a policy context is a very important goal This book with its authoritative guidance does contribute to achieving it - Ariel Dinar, World Bank and Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies This book provides a solid foundationin the theory and methods of cost-benefit analysis of water resources, along with a wide range of case studies that illustrate the practical aspects of applying cost-benefit analysis There is much an aspiring cost-benefit practitioner and water resources planner can learn from this volume to improve the economic efficiency of water resource management - John Loomis, Colorado State University.  Gevaert2005 г 404 стр ISBN 1843763591.