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Online-Ressource (PDF-Datei: 31 Seiten, 192,32 KB) Diagramme |
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UFZ-Diskussionspapiere 10/2011 |
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UFZ-Diskussionspapiere. Helmholtz-Zentrum für Umweltforschung ; 10/2011
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| Summary |
An important criterion for the design of urban water prices is the affordability of water supply for poor customers. This paper presents a typology of water pricing options which policy-makers have at their disposal in order to address affordability. A review of theoretical insights and empirical experiences reveals, however, how the real-world performance of these options depends on the characteristics of their technological and socio-economic environment. Moreover, possible trade-offs between affordability and other criteria, including efficiency, financial sustainability and administrative simplicity, are pointed out. Thereby, the paper is meant to assist policy-makers in identifying water pricing options which are appropriate for their context. -- Administrative simplicity ; affordability ; efficiency ; financial sustainability ; typology ; water pricing |
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Wasserpreis
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Staatliche Preispolitik
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Privater Haushalt
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Verbraucherausgaben
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Existenzminimum
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Electronic book
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