Winner Takes All or Win-Win: The Pros and Cons of Water Trading in Arizona
Author
Ferreira, JessicaIssue Date
2023-05Keywords
water transferscommoditization
social impacts
Environmental impacts
economic impacts
sustainability
Built environment
Mentor
Bernal, SandraInstructor
Apanovich, NataliyaBernal, Sandra
Wong, Kenny
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The University of Arizona.Rights
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Water markets have been identified as one solution to addressing water scarcity in the Western United States. This paper examines how water transfers indicate water commoditization and the implications surrounding water markets' social, environmental, and economic aspects. A systematic review of the recent literature found a disparity highlighting substantially more research on the environmental and economic benefits of water markets than on the social impacts of water markets. This finding contrasts with survey responses that found Arizona residents prioritize social needs, revealing a disconnect between what academics discuss in the literature and what is important to people.Description
Sustainable Built Environments Senior Capstone ProjectType
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