Abstract
Using a computable general equilibrium approach, this study investigates the economy-wide impact of reductions in water resources in South Africa due to climate change. The simulation results show a potentially general deterioration in household welfare. Poor households are the most vulnerable. Short-run policy simulations suggest that this vulnerability can be reduced through welfare policies that maintain food consumption levels for households in the two lowest income quintiles.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 265-278 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| Journal | Water International |
| Volume | 37 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2012 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Climate change
- water availability
- sectoral output
- value added
- household welfare
Cite this
Juana, J. S., Mangadi, K., & Strzepek, K. M. (2012). The socio-economic impacts of climate change on water resources in South Africa. Water International, 37(3), 265-278. https://doi.org/10.1080/02508060.2012.687505