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Assignment
Critical Thinking Assignment: Allocating Water and Economical Considerations
Imagine a drought-stricken area where city dwellers and farmers compete for water resources. Representatives of each side claim that their needs should get the higher priority in decisions about allocating water. Would you side with the farmers or the city dwellers in such a dispute?
Explain your thinking.
Explain why you would support or oppose:
1. Raising the price of water while providing low rates for minimal use to help poorer families and individuals.
2. Providing government subsidies to encourage farmers, households, and businesses to increase their water-use efficiency.
Create an argumentative essay that describes your personal view on these issues. Cite three reliable sources to justify your personal view.
Your assignment should be three to four pages in length. Follow APA format, Include a title page and reference page. Use at least three outside academic sources other than the textbook, course materials, or other information provided as part of the course materials.
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