Do political links influence water prices? Determinants of water prices in Germany

Hellwig, Michael; Polk, Andreas

doi:10.1016/j.jup.2021.101184

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“…102 The establishment of specific supervisor entities, with consultative and supervisor powers, has characterized the privatization and outsourcing of water services in several countries, such as the United Kingdom, Spain, Germany or France. 103 Based on some practical cases and on the public value of water, different types of golden shares (also called 'golden powers', 'golden rules', 'goldene Aktien' or 'actions privilégiées') have been identified for the management of water services. 104 The sui generis Union's community of property regime would have partially (but significantly) framed the 'shared sovereignty' within a 'shared' legal framework.…”

Section: 'System Of Property Ownership' […] Refers Not To the Civil R...mentioning

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Water as a European shared public good: The legal status of a vital resource, and its sui generis community property regime

Di Marco

2023

Maastricht Journal of European and Comparative Law

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Water is generally indicated as a public good that is essential for life. Within the Union water law, this emphatic qualification appears as a generic political declaration linked to the uncertain recognition of the right to water. By analysing the common private and public interests, this study argues that the restricted territorial sovereignty's theory, widely accepted for transboundary water resources, should be applied to all water resources. Water would be a shared European public good, subject to a sui generis community of property regime limiting the sovereignty of Member States over their water resources. By investigating the coherence of this community of property regime with the principle of neutrality enshrined in Article 345 TFEU, the essay suggests that the regulation of the water services would be drawn into the scope of the Treaties because of their instrumental nature in guaranteeing the exercise of fundamental rights, the social cohesion of the Union and the protection of a common public good. The idea is put forward that water services would be an emblematic case of European public services, understood as a specific development of the concept of service of general economic interest, instrumental to the implementation of the European model of society.

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confidence: 99%

Water as a European shared public good: The legal status of a vital resource, and its sui generis community property regime

Di Marco

2023

Maastricht Journal of European and Comparative Law

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“…Secondly, the problem of unequilibrium water prices, which is critical and sensitive to the scale and operation of the water intake facilities. Indeed, the earlier the construction of the water intake facility, the lower the water price will be determined, and it is also easier to be accepted by the public [20][21][22][23]. The third problem is sustainability.…”

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Study on an Equilibrium Water Price System Based on Cooperative Game Technology

Wang

Peng

et al. 2023

Water

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In this study, the theory of equilibrium water prices is constructed and practiced based on previous research on cooperative game technology and the water price system. The equilibrium water price utilized in this study emphasized solving the unbalanced and unsustainable water supply system, including the reclaimed water resources and the current water price used in numerous Chinese cities. Safety, affordability, and sustainability become the key factors of the equilibrium water price system, which is operated and analyzed in a typical city in southeastern China. The cooperative game model of equilibrium water price is solved by game technology, considering various factors such as the price strategy, the water supply quantity, and the local water demand. The practical application shows that the theoretical system can effectively solve the problem of water price formation mechanisms after the unified allocation of different types of water resources. It not only enhances the enthusiasm and initiative of the public in the utilization of reclaimed water, but also plays an important role in the rational utilization of multiple water resources for different purposes by introducing a reasonable water price ratio and local water resource allocation.

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“…The existence of political relationship between the local mayor and the regional drinking water company (PDAM) has resulted in a higher price of clean water for drinking in the city. Although this is not the main cause for the increasing price of drinking water in the city, but it still contributes to the expensive price of the water in the city (Michael Hellwiga, 2021).…”

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The Politics of Clean Water Management: A Critical Review on the Scarcity of Clean Water in Kedungringin Village

Rahmawati

Firman²

2022

ARISTO

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This paper will examine the politics of clean water management, a review on the scarcity of clean water quality in Kedungringin Village, Sukawangi District, Bekasi Regency. This study is conducted due to a problem occurred in Kedungringin Village regarding the lack of access to clean water both in quality and quantity. Various efforts have been taken by the villagers of Kedungringin, such as constructing boreholes with the help of benefactors. However, this is insufficient to meet the needs of clean water for all residents. In this case, the role of PDAM Tirta Bhagasasi is limited as not being able to reach the Kedungringin Village area due to the far distance of Clean Water Pipeline from the location of Kedungringin Village. By these problems, this study will examine the efforts taken by PDAM Tirta Bhagasasi and the authority of Sukaringin Village in fulfilling the need of clean water access in Kedungringin Village. The research method used in this study is a descriptive qualitative research method with a case study approach. The results of this study indicate that the efforts taken by PDAM Tirta Bhagasasi in fulfilling the need of clean water for the villagers in Kedungringin have not been realized yet. This is for the reason thatin constructing a new clean water pipeline, PDAM Tirta Bhagasasi only reaches the housing/cluster area in Sukaringin Village. Hence, the clean water isunable to flow to Kedungringin Village since PDAM Tirta Bhagasasi prioritizes the cluster housing areas by collaborating with developers. This means that the well-financed community will be prioritized over the low-financed community.

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Do political links influence water prices? Determinants of water prices in Germany

Cited by 9 publications

References 37 publications

Water as a European shared public good: The legal status of a vital resource, and its sui generis community property regime

Water as a European shared public good: The legal status of a vital resource, and its sui generis community property regime

Study on an Equilibrium Water Price System Based on Cooperative Game Technology

The Politics of Clean Water Management: A Critical Review on the Scarcity of Clean Water in Kedungringin Village

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