Western irrigation response to pumping costs: A water demand analysis using climatic regions

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1 May 1989

journal article
Published by American Geophysical Union (AGU) in Water Resources Research

Vol. 25 (5) , 767-773
https://doi.org/10.1029/wr025i005p00767

Abstract

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Keywords

DATA LIMITATIONS IN THE PAST CONFINED ESTIMATES TO THOSE BASED ON EXPER
THE LESS THE PRICE WILL HAVE TO RISE TO ALL AGRICULTURAL USERS TO DIVERT ADEQUATE WATER FOR OTHER USES. IRRIGATION WATER DEMAND ESTIMATES THAT RELY ON ACTUAL FARMER BEHAVIOR ARE PREFERRED FOR ESTIMATION OF PRICE RESPON- SIVENESS. HOWEVER
INDICATION OF HOW MUCH WATER WILL BE DIVERTED TO OTHER USES AS THE PRICE INCREASES. URBAN AND AGRICULTURAL POLICYMAKERS ARE AWARE THAT THE MORE PRICE RESPONSIVE THE IRRIGATION WATER DEMAND
WATER CONSERVATION
INCOME DISTRIBUTION

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