Economic Information Needs and Analytical Capability to Evaluate Future Resource Policies and Programs -- The Role of River Basin and Regional Studies

Excerpts from the paper: This paper discusses, within the context of the river basin program: (a) whether or not additional economic information and analytical capability is needed; and (b) can additional uses be made of the river basin analytical capability. The paper will also: • discuss trends in river basin analysis and national and regional resource policy • present observations • discuss economic information and analytical needs • suggest flexibility necessary in river basin or regional studies for supplying information and adjusting analytical capabilities • make recommendations related to the observations.