ABSTRACT
Freshwater scarcity has long been an important issue in many regions across the globe. The United Nations recommends a multidisciplinary approach to management, inasmuch as water scarcity “affects all social and economic sectors and threatens the sustainability of the natural resource base” (United Nations 2006). While the scope of the problem is clear, more research is needed to effectively integrate demand- and supply-side water management strategies in a systematic manner. To that end, we develop and discuss a framework for assessing and prioritizing a variety of water management instruments.
