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First Published in 2011. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Policy makers in Australia have been forced to acknowledge that it is not possible to perpetually supply more water at a low cost. This book provides insight into the challenges of institutional change, as well as lessons on the design of property rights for complex resources.

As water scarcities increase, nations throughout the world are in search of better institutions to manage water resources. India has been making substantial efforts to develop its water management systems since independence and significant increases in irrigated agriculture have taken place through both public and private initiatives. However, scarcities are increasing and major problems presently confront the management of water resources and...

Explores the complicated interrelationships between freshwater resources and tourism and recreation. This title focuses on Australia, but comparisons with the experience of other countries are also made throughout. It discusses water use and access, and the conflict between urban and recreational demands.