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Political Altruism Of Transboundary Water Sharing, Anik Bhaduri, Edward Barbier Jul 2008

Political Altruism Of Transboundary Water Sharing, Anik Bhaduri, Edward Barbier

Edward B Barbier

In the paper, using a political altruism model, we make an attempt to explain why an upstream country might agree to a treaty that recognizes and enforces the water claims of a downstream country. In a natural extension of the standard economic model, it is possible to explain the above phenomena, by allowing for altruism between countries. The altruistic concerns of the countries are dependent on the other country’s willingness to have a good political relationship. If both the countries maintain favorable political relations with one another, then the upstream country will care about the impacts of its water diversion …


Corruption, Trade And The Political Economy Of Resource-Based Development: A Comparison Of Africa And Asia, Edward Barbier Jun 2008

Corruption, Trade And The Political Economy Of Resource-Based Development: A Comparison Of Africa And Asia, Edward Barbier

Edward B Barbier

No abstract provided.


Natural Resource Scarcity, Ecological Scarcity And Sustainable Development 20 Years On: What Have We Learned That Is Relevant To Developing Countries?, Edward Barbier Jun 2008

Natural Resource Scarcity, Ecological Scarcity And Sustainable Development 20 Years On: What Have We Learned That Is Relevant To Developing Countries?, Edward Barbier

Edward B Barbier

No abstract provided.


In The Wake Of Tsunami: Lessons Learned From The Household Decision To Replant Mangroves In Thailand, Edward Barbier Dec 2007

In The Wake Of Tsunami: Lessons Learned From The Household Decision To Replant Mangroves In Thailand, Edward Barbier

Edward B Barbier

No abstract provided.


Ethnobiology, Socio-Economics And Management Of Mangrove Forests: A Review, Edward Barbier, Bradley Walters, Patrik Rönnbäck, Beatrice Crona, John Kovacs, Syed Hussain, Ruchi Badola, Jurgenne Primavera, Farid Dahdouh-Guebas Dec 2007

Ethnobiology, Socio-Economics And Management Of Mangrove Forests: A Review, Edward Barbier, Bradley Walters, Patrik Rönnbäck, Beatrice Crona, John Kovacs, Syed Hussain, Ruchi Badola, Jurgenne Primavera, Farid Dahdouh-Guebas

Edward B Barbier

No abstract provided.


“Poverty, Development, And Ecological Services”, Edward Barbier Dec 2007

“Poverty, Development, And Ecological Services”, Edward Barbier

Edward B Barbier

No abstract provided.