為了實現水資源的可持續管理，理解水資源與經濟之間的多重聯系和反饋機制至關重要。水資源與經濟學研究的是與水資源利用和治理有關的財政和經濟方面的問題，涉及農業、能源、工業、航運、娛樂和城鄉供水等不同的經濟部門，涉及地方、區域和跨界的范圍。

For the purpose of sustainable water resources management, understanding the multiple connections and feedback mechanisms between water resources and the economy is crucial. Water Resources and Economics addresses the financial and economic dimensions associated with water resources use and governance, across different economic sectors like agriculture, energy, industry, shipping, recreation and urban and rural water supply, at local, regional and transboundary scale.