Southwest: a region under stress. [Analysis of environmental, resource-revenues, and water-resources issues]
The southwestern states of New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, and Arizona share some of the nation's richest natural resources and the poorest people. One goal in the development of the area's resources will be to provide a means of raising the economic level of these people. Three major regional issues (environmental preservation, resource revenues, and water resources) must be faced in terms of the conflicting claims of the states involved. A summary of these issues illustrates the emotional and political strains that have developed. Justification for optimism is seen in the adaptability of new water users, the institutional evolution toward more flexibility in the water rights market, and the growing sophistication and assertiveness of interested parties determined to see that all positions are heard. 14 references.
- OSTI ID:
- 6765883
- Journal Information:
- Am. Econ. Rev.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. Econ. Rev.; (United States) Vol. 68:2; ISSN AERNA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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ARID LANDS
ARIZONA
BEHAVIOR
COLORADO
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ECONOMIC IMPACT
ECONOMIC POLICY
ENERGY SOURCE DEVELOPMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
MINERAL RESOURCES
NEW MEXICO
NORTH AMERICA
OWNERSHIP
PLANNING
RAW MATERIALS
REGIONAL COOPERATION
RESOURCE POTENTIAL
RESOURCES
ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION
SOCIAL IMPACT
SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS
SOUTHWEST REGION
STATE GOVERNMENT
USA
UTAH
WATER REQUIREMENTS
WATER RESOURCES
WESTERN REGION