Drought Frames Economic Analysis
According to “Drought Frames Economic Divide of Californians” by Adam Nagourney and Jack Healy, California’s drought is causing a financial obstacle. Water usage needs to be limited. Therefore water prices are raised to create an incentive to save water for necessities. They point out that the financial issue evolves into a moral issue between the classes.
The water companies are not suffering in revenue. These companies are permitted to increase the price of the limited resource. The providers also get to administer fines to those that utilize too much water. The burden of increased water cost is a responsibility of the consumers.
People who can afford the increased cost of water can still utilize more. Therefore, not everyone is obligated
The water companies are not suffering in revenue. These companies are permitted to increase the price of the limited resource. The providers also get to administer fines to those that utilize too much water. The burden of increased water cost is a responsibility of the consumers.
People who can afford the increased cost of water can still utilize more. Therefore, not everyone is obligated