Definition of Fluid Property Rights -- Social Theory of Water Resource Protection

Author: Lu Yilong
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: This book primarily explores some theoretical issues in water resource protection from a sociological perspective. Based on the analysis of the characteristics of water resources such as fluidity, commonality, scarcity, and vulnerability, the book proposes that collective action and redistributive water management systems may be the reasons for or exacerbate the worsening of water resource problems. To achieve effective protection of water resources, engineering-oriented water management policies are insufficient; improvements in water use and protection mechanisms are also needed in several aspects, including property rights systems, markets, information, organizations, rules, and government.