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Economic analysis of domestic, industrial and agricultural water demands in China

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posted on 2023-06-08, 11:08 authored by Y Zhou, Richard TolRichard Tol
Demand management plays an increasingly important role in dealing with water scarcity in China. It is important to understand the level and pattern of water use in various sectors across the regions for any measures being put into effect. The aim of this study is to enhance the understanding of the factors that influence water demand by examining closely the water use in domestic, industrial and agricultural sectors. Using province level panel data from 1997 to 2003, the examination shows that the regional disparity in the level and pattern of water uses is considerable. The estimation of water demand shows that both economic and climatic variables have significant effects on water demand. The results suggest an income elasticity of 0.42 for the domestic sector, an output elasticity of -0.32 for industrial water use (per unit of output), and an output elasticity of -0.23 for irrigated agriculture (per land area).

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  • Published

Journal

Water Science and Technology: Water Supply

ISSN

1606-9749

Publisher

IWA Publishing

Issue

6

Volume

5

Page range

85-93

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  • Economics Publications

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Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2012-04-19

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