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Water policy and regional economic development: evidence from Henan province, China

Published:2021-02-12 Issue:2 Volume:23 Page:397-416
ISSN:1366-7017
Container-title:Water Policy
language:en
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Author:

Bai Hefei¹,Tang Ke²,Zhao Ximeng²,Yu Zhijian³

Affiliation:

1. School of Social Development and Public Policy, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China

2. China Institute for WTO Studies, University of International Business and Economics, Beijing 100029, China

3. School of Agriculture Economics and Rural Development, Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, China

Abstract

Abstract With the rapid advance of industrialization and urbanization and the intensified impact of global climate change, the contradiction between the global water shortage and economic growth has become prominent. This paper, taking Henan province as an example, analyzed the influence of water resource policy on regional economic growth through a calculable general equilibrium model and further discussed the relevant policy recommendations. The results showed that the improvement of water supply, water efficiency and water technology could promote the growth of the regional economy and result in a positive effect on regional GDP, employment and resident income. However, the rise of water price has a negative impact on regional economic development, mainly reflected in regional GDP, employment and household income. The improvement of water price, water efficiency and water conservancy technology would lead to a decrease in regional water consumption, while only the increase of the water supply would lead to an increase in water consumption. Accordingly, the paper puts forward policy suggestions, such as accelerating the improvement of water conservancy facilities, establishing a reasonable water price mechanism and actively exploring experience in water conservation and emission reduction.

Funder

building world-class universities (disciplines) of Renmin University of China. Project

Publisher

IWA Publishing

Subject

Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law,Water Science and Technology,Geography, Planning and Development

Link

http://iwaponline.com/wp/article-pdf/23/2/397/878902/023020397.pdf

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