為了實現(xiàn)水資源的可持續(xù)管理，理解水資源與經(jīng)濟之間的多重聯(lián)系和反饋機制至關(guān)重要。水資源與經(jīng)濟學研究的是與水資源利用和治理有關(guān)的財政和經(jīng)濟方面的問題，涉及農(nóng)業(yè)、能源、工業(yè)、航運、娛樂和城鄉(xiāng)供水等不同的經(jīng)濟部門，涉及地方、區(qū)域和跨界的范圍。

For the purpose of sustainable water resources management, understanding the multiple connections and feedback mechanisms between water resources and the economy is crucial. Water Resources and Economics addresses the financial and economic dimensions associated with water resources use and governance, across different economic sectors like agriculture, energy, industry, shipping, recreation and urban and rural water supply, at local, regional and transboundary scale.