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Dec 15, 2003

Public or Private Water Management? Cutting the Gordian Knot

Publication: Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management
Volume 130, Issue 1
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Volume 130Issue 1January 2004
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Gary H. Wolff, P.E.
PhD, Principal Economist and Engineer, Pacific Institute, Oakland, CA 94612.
Meena Palaniappan
Senior Research Associate, Pacific Institute, Oakland, CA 94612.

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