Thirsty Cities

The experiences of the two rising powers of Asia, China and India, in providing drinking water highlight an important puzzle - why do some countries provide more public goods than others? The book argues that public goods vary according to the social contract between a government and its people.

Experientele celor doua puteri in crestere din Asia, China si India, in furnizarea de apa potabila, evidentiaza un puzzle important - de ce unele tari furnizeaza mai multe bunuri publice decat altele? Cartea sustine ca bunurile publice variaza in functie de contractul social dintre un guvern si oamenii sai.