Water – Page 3 – Pannell Discussions

Economics, Environment, Social issues, Water

199 – Three Gorges Dam

14 November, 201122 December, 2011 by David Pannell7 Min Reading

The Three Gorges Dam is an amazing construction, with major benefits for the Chinese people. However, like any large project, it also has large costs

Policy, Water

83 – “Water Resource Policy” workshop

24 July, 200626 December, 2011 by David Pannell3 Min Reading

Deb Peterson and I have organised a pre-conference workshop on water resource policy for the coming conference of the International Association of Agricultural Economists. It

Economics, Policy, Politics, Water

46 – Fresh water for Perth 4: post-election wrap up

4 April, 200526 December, 2011 by David Pannell3 Min Reading

In the recent State Election for Western Australia, the loser was the political party that made headlines and controversy by promising to build a 3700

Economics, Policy, Politics, Water

41 – Fresh water for Perth 3: myths and misconceptions

28 February, 200526 December, 2011 by David Pannell8 Min Reading

Policy makers attempting to address the “shortage” of water in Perth are in desperate need of some simple economics. Clear thinking about prices, costs, values

Economics, Policy, Politics, Water

40 – Fresh water for Perth 2: the State Opposition’s attempts

21 February, 200526 December, 2011 by David Pannell5 Min Reading

The State Opposition parties in Western Australia have staked their electoral prospects on their unconditional support for a water channel from the Kimberly to Perth.

Economics, Policy, Politics, Water

39 – Fresh water for Perth 1: the State Government’s attempts

14 February, 20051 May, 2012 by David Pannell5 Min Reading

The State Opposition parties in Western Australia made the news this month with their ideas for providing fresh water to Perth. As lamentable as those