Essai Sur La Statistique de La Population Francaise (French

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`The book eloquently illustrates the economics of water and how economics can increase the understanding of topics such as water inequalities and the role of institutions. It convincingly explores and explains water scarcity, supply and demand to demystify water topics. It commendably presents different views and interpretations on contentious water topics such as large-scale dams, transboundary water and privatization of household water supply. In particular, the conceptual framework is helpful in illuminating the interface between water and well-being. The book contains several case studies and water multi-sectors, such as dams, water supply and sanitation and water resources and appeals to a wide readership interested in various water topics and their implementation.'
- Haykan Tropp, Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), Sweden

`The author has sought to weave diverse strands of water policy in developing countries into a coherent framework. A multi country database is used to make the point that scarcity is not the absolute lack of water, but the result of policy and management failure. The sustainable access to drinking water, one of the targets of the Millennium Development Goals, as well as consumer preferences for water supply are illustrated with data from the author's research in Chennai, a chronically water starved Indian city. Resolution of conflict in a river basin is analysed using the case of the Cauvery, an interstate river in India. All these themes are brought together using Sen's "Capability approach" to highlight the fact that water policy is not a technocratic exercise but a matter of justice and entitlements. Water managers, academicians and civil society groups will benefit from reflecting on the important issues raised by Dr Anand in this book.'
- Paul Appasamy, Madras School of Economics

`Anand's book discusses in detail the economics of water and how societies deal with this scarce resource. The complexities of water as highlighted in his book have previously been little explored in any standard economic development textbook. Anand presents a fascinating framework on water and well-being by linking water and the capability approach. It is a must read for all those dealing with water issues in particular and development issues in general.'
- Naren Prasad, UUnited Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD), Switzerland

'This is a very thorough analysis of water s critical role as both a basic human need and an economic good. It is unlikely to be surpassed for some time, in both the depth of its coverage and in the quality of its policy recommendations which are crucial for poor nations and for poor people.'
- Tony Addison, University of Manchester, UK

P.B. Anand argues that if water supply and sanitation were mainly problems of technology or financial resources, they would have been resolved long ago. While appreciating that technology and finances are important, he ascertains that there are many other factors affecting our ability to intervene and improve the effectiveness of policies. The author explores these factors, raising questions such as "How is water scarcity defined?", "Are there patterns that indicate how nations use available freshwater resources?", "Does water shortage make nations use water more efficiently?", and "What explains the variation in progress with regard to Millennium Development Goals related to water and sanitation?". Other important themes examined include:

- availability and use of water resources
- inequality in access to water
- the role of institutions and policies
- access to water and sanitation
- river water agreements and disputes
- consumer perspectives and water utility management.