A discussion of world water markets and various countries' water policies.

Israel has already taken important steps to address water shortages, but market-based water pricing is the only way for Israelis and Palestinians to secure long term supplies.

This book argues that water markets introduce flexibility, reduce waste, allow fairer distribution andmore rational development of new resources, and therefore smaller environmental impacts.

Quick: How many kinds of gasoline do we use in America? Most people would say three or six: regular unleaded, mid-grade, and premium, along with the ethanol blends of the same that have become nearly universal. The actual number is somewhere above 45, though hard to pin down exactly, according...

As much of Asia struggles with water shortages, Australia"s agricultural sector is thriving, despite its worst drought in decades.

Arid countries should adopt Australia's water trading policies.

The world"s largest countries face future water crises, but Australia points the way forward in water property rights.