Lehmann, Paul2025-05-292011https://epflicht.bibliothek.uni-halle.de/handle/123456789/5280672657279urn:nbn:de:gbv:3:2-785972612058An important criterion for the design of urban water prices is the affordability of water supply for poor customers. This paper presents a typology of water pricing options which policy-makers have at their disposal in order to address affordability. A review of theoretical insights and empirical experiences reveals, however, how the real-world performance of these options depends on the characteristics of their technological and socio-economic environment. Moreover, possible trade-offs between affordability and other criteria, including efficiency, financial sustainability and administrative simplicity, are pointed out. Thereby, the paper is meant to assist policy-makers in identifying water pricing options which are appropriate for their context. -- Administrative simplicity ; affordability ; efficiency ; financial sustainability ; typology ; water pricingOnline-Ressource (PDF-Datei: 31 S., 0,18 MB) : graph. Darst.enghttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/333Book