Policy and nonpolicy determinants of progressivity of block residential water rates – a case study of Mauritius

Madhoo, Yeti Nisha

doi:10.1080/13504850601018213

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“…Price elasticities ranked from −0.11 to −0.36. Madhoo () obtained similar results for Mauritius Island using a linear expenditure system, estimating a minimum threshold of around 60 L per capita per day, with an average price elasticity of around −0.06. A similar price‐elasticity value was found by García‐Valiñas et al .…”

Section: Stone‐geary Framework: a Reviewmentioning

confidence: 65%

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Nondiscretionary residential water use: the impact of habits and water‐efficient technologies

García-Valiñas

Athukorala

Wilson

et al. 2013

Aus J Agri & Res Econ

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Several studies published in the last few decades have demonstrated a low priceelasticity for residential water use. In particular, it has been shown that there is a quantity of water demanded that remains constant regardless of prices and other economic factors. In this research, we characterise residential water demand based on a Stone-Geary utility function. This specification is not only theory-compatible but can also explicitly model a minimum level of consumption not dependent on prices or income. This is described as minimum threshold or nondiscretionary water use. Additionally, the Stone-Geary framework is used to model the subsistence level of water consumption that is dependent on the temporal evolution of consumer habits and stock of physical capital. The main aim of this study is to analyse the impact of water-saving habits and water-efficient technologies on residential water demand, while additionally focusing attention on nondiscretionary uses. This is informed by an empirical application using data from a survey conducted among residents of Brisbane City Council, Australia. The results will be especially useful in the design of water tariffs and other water-saving policies.

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Section: Stone‐geary Framework: a Reviewmentioning

confidence: 65%

“…In recent years, the Stone‐Geary specification has been widely used in studies relating to residential water use (Al‐Quanibet and Johnston ; Gaudin et al . ; Martínez‐Espiñeira and Nauges, ; Madhoo ; Meran and Von Hirschhausen ; Nauges et al . ; Schleich ; García‐Valiñas et al .…”

Section: Stone‐geary Framework: a Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Nondiscretionary residential water use: the impact of habits and water‐efficient technologies

García-Valiñas

Athukorala

Wilson

et al. 2013

Aus J Agri & Res Econ

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“…It is, however, rarely used in studies related to water demand (for exceptions, see Al-Quanibet and Johnston, 1985;Gaudin et al, 2001;Martínez-Espiñeira and Nauges, 2004;Madhoo, 2009;Meran and von Hirschhausen, 2009;Nauges et al, 2009;Schleich, 2009;Monteiro, 2010). One reason might be that the main focus of earlier studies was the estimation of price-elasticities and only when researchers noticed that estimates of price-elasticity were normally very low did they start wondering whether a basic amount of water use would actually be irresponsive to price changes in the short run.…”

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confidence: 96%

Affordability of residential water tariffs: Alternative measurement and explanatory factors in southern Spain

García-Valiñas

Martı́nez-Espiñeira

González‐Gómez

2010

Journal of Environmental Management

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“…,Schleich (2009) and Monteiro & Roseta-Palma (2011), while in the case of developing countries, it was employed byAl-Qunaibet & Johnston (1985),Madhoo (2009) andDharmaratna & Harris (2012).…”

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Water affordability and social equity in Tunisian governorates: a distributive approach

Sebri

2014

Water Policy

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Water as a basic human right must be guaranteed to everyone, at least at a minimum level, to cover drinking, sanitation and hygiene needs. Using a database for the Tunisian governorates, this paper aims to fulfil two main objectives. First, the amount of water needed to cover basic household requirements is investigated based on the Stone-Geary utility function. Second, the costs associated with the minimum consumption are then utilized to examine the affordability and equity of water tariff based on: (i) affordability indexes; and (ii) concentration curves and inequality measurement indexes. Empirical evidence suggests that, at the national level, the minimum consumption is estimated at 102 m 3 per household per year. Regarding the affordability analysis, water services seem to be affordable in Tunisia, since the minimum water charges represent a very small proportion of household income. Results also reveal that the distribution of water charges is not proportional to the distribution of household income. Consequently, the small weight of the water charges on household income allows a margin to increase water prices, whilst the water authority also has to consider some intergovernorate disparities in any adjustment of water tariffs.

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Policy and nonpolicy determinants of progressivity of block residential water rates – a case study of Mauritius

Cited by 13 publications

References 4 publications

Nondiscretionary residential water use: the impact of habits and water‐efficient technologies

Nondiscretionary residential water use: the impact of habits and water‐efficient technologies

Affordability of residential water tariffs: Alternative measurement and explanatory factors in southern Spain

Water affordability and social equity in Tunisian governorates: a distributive approach

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