Irrigation efficiency: Economic interpretation

G. D. Lynne; K. Anaman; C. F. Kiker

doi:10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9437(1987)113:3(317)

Irrigation efficiency: Economic interpretation

G. D. Lynne, K. Anaman, C. F. Kiker

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To clarify the nature of irrigation efficiency, economic efficiency is defined and its relation to technical efficiency examined. Yield efficiency in water demand and cost efficiency in water supply are both necessary for technical efficiency but are not sufficient conditions for maximizing profits. Maximizing the utility from income while accounting for risk is another form of economic efficiency and may be more descriptive of managers who are risk-averse.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	317-334
Number of pages	18
Journal	Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
Volume	113
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9437(1987)113:3(317)
Publication status	Published - 1987

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