Economic analysis of the long-term effects of groundwater salinity: bringing the farmer’s perspectives into policy

Economic analysis of the long-term effects of groundwater salinity: bringing the farmer’s perspectives into policy

This research estimates the economic losses at the farm level caused by groundwater over-exploitation and by seawater intrusion. The problem of coastal groundwater salinity was tackled by considering its hydrological, agronomic and economic aspects. Economic analysis for competitive use vs. regulate...

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Main Authors: Giacomo Giannoccaro, Alessandra Scardigno, Maurizio Prosperi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2017-01-01
Series:Journal of Integrative Environmental Sciences
Subjects:
Farmer’s behaviour
groundwater
irrigation
salinity
water policies
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1943815X.2017.1351993

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