Water price formulation, methods and practices

Author: Shen Dajun
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: This book systematically and comprehensively analyzes the theoretical foundations of various aspects of water price composition, establishes calculation methods, and applies them to Shenzhen as an example. The book is divided into two parts: Water Price Setting Theory and Methods, and Water Price Setting Practice. In the Water Price Setting Theory and Methods section, it elaborates on water resource fees, water supply services (including tap water supply prices and sewage treatment fees), and pollution discharge fees according to the water management system, and establishes different pricing methods. In the Water Price Setting Practice section, taking Shenzhen as an example, it comprehensively analyzes the calculation methods and tools for each part of water price setting. Combined with the results of price adjustments, it applies econometric methods to analyze user responses to price changes and the expected outcomes of hypothetical price adjustment plans. Additionally, it proposes recommendations for water price adjustments and reforms in Shenzhen. This book is characterized by its strong theoretical and practical foundation, systematic and comprehensive nature, and is suitable for researchers, educators, managers, and decision-makers in departments such as water resources, water environment, economics, and natural resource management.