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An interdisciplinary assessment of an agricultural-urban water market in Southern India: physical impacts, welfare consequences, and policy implications

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This research project analyzes the rural-urban groundwater market in Chennai (formerly Madras, in South India), as a case study of water resources sustainability in a developing nation. The research develops a combined hydrogeological and economic framework to consider the biophysical and welfare impacts of future water demands in the region. In addition, this work examines the potential of public policies to alter the time-profiles of water supplies and demands and thereby enhance social welfare.

Project: Sustainability of an agricultural-urban water market in Southern India: Assessment of physical and welfare impacts, and policy implications
Funding Source: Environmental Venture Projects 
Funding Year: 2005 
Research Areas: Freshwater, Sustainability 
Regions: Asia

Research Team:
Steve Gorelick (Earth Sciences),
Larry Goulder (Environmental and Resource Economics)

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