Investments in water use efficiency and water storage capacity are two common approaches
to tackling water scarcity and adapting to climate change. We show that they are not always …

This research applies cooperative game theory—specifically, the bankruptcy model—to
address conflicts arising from the scarcity of water resources shared by multiple agents. This …

This paper constructs a model for determining the optimal capacities of water projects,
including, but not limited to, diversion dams, flood-control dams, water-transfer projects, and …

Erratic rainfall, within and between years, leads to high uncertainty in runoff reservoir
operations in many Sub-Sahara African (SSA) countries. Severe food shortages attributed to …

This dissertation is an exhibition of applied microeconomic theory in political and resource
economics. As three examples, I investigate three different questions, respectively: Does …

We analyze the adaptation of water systems to climate change through infrastructure and
conservation. We build a simple model in which the primary purpose of water-storage …

Growing demand for water and improper resource management over the years have led
conflicts among states and countries. This research applies cooperative game theory. The …