The Economics of Sustainable Urban Water Management: The Case of Beijing

textabstractA rapidly growing urban population leads to the dramatic increase of water consumption in the world. The water resources available to the human being are limited. Meanwhile climate variability and environmental pollution decrease the quantity of water resources available for human use. It is a significant challenge to provide sufficient water to urban residents in a sustainable and effective way. Facing urban water crisis, researchers point out a paradigm shift in urban water management for sustainable water supply and services. This requires multi-disciplinary approaches, including technical improvements and economic evaluations. Advanced technology can contribute to the solution of problems physically, but it may not ensure sustainable operation of wate