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Original Articles

AN INPUT–OUTPUT ANALYSIS OF TRENDS IN VIRTUAL WATER TRADE AND THE IMPACT ON WATER RESOURCES AND USES IN CHINA

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Pages 431-446 | Received 21 Jun 2011, Accepted 24 Oct 2011, Published online: 30 Nov 2011

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