The paradox of irrigation efficiency

Grafton, R. Q., Williams, J., Perry, C. J., Molle, F., Ringler, C., Steduto, P., Udall, B., et al. (2018). The paradox of irrigation efficiency. Science, 361(6404), 748-750.

Type

Journal article

Intellectual base

Primary research

Year

2018

DOI

10.1126/science.aat9314

Link

https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aat9314

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economics_finance

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Primes

• Jevons Paradox
  • Water and food — more efficient irrigation per unit yield is offset by expanded cropped area and thirstier crops; cheaper food expands total caloric consumption.

    This sourceShows that higher irrigation efficiency rarely reduces water consumption because farmers expand irrigated area and switch to thirstier, higher-value crops (an income/rebound effect).

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