Study on the Economic Valuation of Water Resources and the Allocation of Rights and Interests in Water Resources

Abstract

With the increasing scarcity and uneven distribution of water resources around the world, scientific assessment and rational allocation of water resources have become urgent tasks in today’s society. This study focuses on the assessment of the economic value of water resources and the allocation of water resources’ rights and interests, aiming to explore how to accurately assess the economic value of water resources and how to realize a reasonable and fair allocation of resources’ rights and interests among different stakeholders. The importance of water resources and their values in economic, ecological and social aspects are analyzed from the background of global water resources issues. Reveal the multidimensional value of water resources by integrating market and non-market valuation methods. The study further examines the existing equity allocation mechanisms, analyzes their strengths and weaknesses, and points out that the traditional mechanisms may lead to over-exploitation of resources and imbalance of equity. The systematic theoretical discussions and practical case studies provide new perspectives and methods for water resources management and policy making