Estimating the benefits of efficient water pricing in France
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An econometric model on water supply and demand on the usage of water in the Bordeaux area was done to evaluate the pricing of French water. It was observed that there was a considerable difference in the marginal cost and marginal pricing, however moving towards efficient prices may not result in direct welfare effects.
Publication Name: Resource and Energy Economics
Subject: Petroleum, energy and mining industries
ISSN: 0928-7655
Year: 2004
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Depletion of natural resources, technological uncertainty, and the adoption of technological substitutes
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A study examining the effect of uncertainty in discovering a superior backstop technology on the rate of depletion of exhaustible resources is presented. The study also analyzes the effect of the duration required to adopt new technology on the said rate.
Publication Name: Resource and Energy Economics
Subject: Petroleum, energy and mining industries
ISSN: 0928-7655
Year: 2005
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Heterogeneous preferences for congestion during a wilderness experience
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Congestion levels experienced during heterogeneous canoe trips to recreational places are analyzed. An econometric model to examine and estimate the welfare impact of these heterogeneous encounters during canoe trips is discussed.
Publication Name: Resource and Energy Economics
Subject: Petroleum, energy and mining industries
ISSN: 0928-7655
Year: 2003
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