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A Framework for Analyzing Tariffs and Subsidies in Water Provision to Urban Households in Developing Countries

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  • David le Blanc

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This paper aims to present a basic conceptual framework for understanding the main practical issues and challenges relating to tariffs and subsidies in the water sector in developing countries. The paper introduces the basic economic notions relevant to the water sector; presents an analytical framework for assessing the need for and evaluating subsidies; and discusses the recent evidence on the features and performance of water tariffs and subsidies in various regions, with a special focus on Africa. The discussion is limited to the provision of drinking water to urban households in developing countries.

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  • David le Blanc, 2008. "A Framework for Analyzing Tariffs and Subsidies in Water Provision to Urban Households in Developing Countries," Working Papers 63, United Nations, Department of Economics and Social Affairs.
    • Handle: RePEc:une:wpaper:63
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    Cited by:

    1. Rodriguez, D., 2014. "Applying results-based financing in water investments," IWMI Working Papers H046875, International Water Management Institute.
    2. Lehmann, Paul, 2011. "Making water affordable to all: A typology and evaluation of options for urban water pricing," UFZ Discussion Papers 10/2011, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ), Division of Social Sciences (ÖKUS).
    3. Avi Herbon & Konstantin Kogan, 2022. "Scarcity and panic buying: the effect of regulation by subsidizing the supply and customer purchases during a crisis," Annals of Operations Research, Springer, vol. 318(1), pages 251-276, November.
    4. Dennis Wichelns, 2013. "Enhancing the performance of water prices and tariff structures in achieving socially desirable outcomes," International Journal of Water Resources Development, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 29(3), pages 310-326, September.
    5. Nita Rudra & Meir Alkon & Siddharth Joshi, 2018. "FDI, Poverty, and the Politics of Potable Water Access," Economics and Politics, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 30(3), pages 366-393, November.

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    Keywords

    water; access to water; tariffs; subsidies; urban development;
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    JEL classification:

    • D42 - Microeconomics - - Market Structure, Pricing, and Design - - - Monopoly
    • D61 - Microeconomics - - Welfare Economics - - - Allocative Efficiency; Cost-Benefit Analysis
    • H71 - Public Economics - - State and Local Government; Intergovernmental Relations - - - State and Local Taxation, Subsidies, and Revenue
    • L95 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Transportation and Utilities - - - Gas Utilities; Pipelines; Water Utilities

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