Growing water scarcities: Responses of India and China. Issue 1 (2nd February 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lele, Uma
• Other Names: Mueller Valerie guestEditor.; Offutt Susan guestEditor.; Chen Joyce guestEditor.; Grogan Kelly guestEditor.
• Is Part Of: Applied economic perspectives and policy. Volume 44:Issue 1(2022)
• Page Start: 411
• Page End: 433
• Publication Date: 2021-02-02
• Subjects: China -- India -- irrigation -- technological change -- water management -- water scarcity; Agriculture -- Economic aspects -- Periodicals; Agriculture and state -- Periodicals; 338.105
• DOI: 10.1002/aepp.13146
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2040-5790

Abstract

Abstract: In this article, I explore why China has surged ahead of India in irrigation and water management and in dealing with water scarcities. I offer a comparison of the two countries' policies and investment strategies using a political economy context. Abstract : Related Content: Sustainable Groundwater Management in India Needs a Water-Energy-Food Nexus Approach