Commodification of water
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title:
Commodification of water
text:
The commodification of water refers to the process of transforming water, especially freshwater, from a public good into a tradable commodity also known as an economic good. This transformation introduces water to previously unencumbered market forces in the hope of being managed more efficiently as a resource. The commodification of water has increased significantly during the 20th century in parallel with fears over water scarcity and environmental degradation. Central to the emergence of the
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Process of turning water into a tradable commodity
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commodification_of_water
date created:
2011-05-21T15:36:31Z
date modified:
2024-09-14T08:01:49Z
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