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The Effectiveness of Mandatory and Voluntary Water-Use Restrictions

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  • Halich, Greg
  • Stephenson, Kurt
  • Hilmer, Christiana E.

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Local water suppliers are increasingly faced with implementing policies to address temporary water shortages. This analysis estimates the reductions in residential water-use from the implementation of voluntary and mandatory water-use restrictions programs in Virginia. The level of information and enforcement was found to have a significant influence on the magnitude of water use reductions.

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  • Halich, Greg & Stephenson, Kurt & Hilmer, Christiana E., 2005. "The Effectiveness of Mandatory and Voluntary Water-Use Restrictions," 2005 Annual meeting, July 24-27, Providence, RI 19327, American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association).
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:aaea05:19327
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.19327
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