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An analysis of the Indian water crisis and privatization

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  • Eashan GUPTA

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This paper investigates the causes and consequences of India’s water crisis, focusing on the role of privatization in water resource management. It evaluates policy alternatives and the impact on access, equity, and sustainability.

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  • Eashan GUPTA, 2023. "An analysis of the Indian water crisis and privatization," Journal of Economics Bibliography, EconSciences Journals, vol. 10(3-4), pages 52-63, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:cvv:journ6:v:10:y:2023:i:3-4:p:52-63
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    JEL classification:

    • Q25 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Renewable Resources and Conservation - - - Water
    • Q28 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Renewable Resources and Conservation - - - Government Policy
    • H44 - Public Economics - - Publicly Provided Goods - - - Publicly Provided Goods: Mixed Markets

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