On Water Conservation and Reform of the Prior Appropriation Doctrine in Colorado
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4973253 |
|---|---|
| Authors | James L Wescoat (0000-0001-8868-4352, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1985 |
| Volume | 61 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 3 |
| Publication date | 1985-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Economic Geography (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0013-0095 • E-ISSN: 1944-8287 |
| Publisher | JSTOR (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.2307/143672 |
| OpenAlex | W2126386901 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 8 |
| References cited | 2 |
The prior appropriation doctrine has come under criticism for impeding both the efficient allocation of water and the adoption of water conservation improvements. Analysis of water rights statutes and case law revealed the following opportunities for evolutionary reform of the appropriation doctrine in Colorado: more precise definition of key property rights concepts (such as beneficial use, waste and duty of water); improved public administration (e.g., in record-keeping and analysis of water use patterns); and organizational adjustments to reduce transaction costs and strategic behavior. Integration of vested rights with the concept of maximum beneficial use will depend upon such creative adjustments in public and private institutions for water management. 32 references, 3 figures, 4 tables
Appropriation · Doctrine · Economics · Epistemology · Law and economics · Political science · Law · Philosophy · Water resources management and optimization
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| Unique citing works | 8 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,2 |
| Citation span | 1986 - 1996 (11) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 7 |