Water Capitalism proposes the privatization of all bodies of water, because those who own resources husband their assets far more carefully than do bureaucrats who have no real stake in the environment. The idea that an all- powerful state should, or could, care for the physical liquid environs of the world is shown to be incorrect and immoral.
The Case for Privatizing Oceans, Rivers, Lakes, and Aquifers
The book advocates for the privatization of water resources, arguing that private ownership leads to more responsible management than bureaucratic control. It challenges the notion that a powerful state can effectively care for the environment, suggesting that such an approach is flawed and unethical. Through this lens, it presents a provocative perspective on environmental stewardship and resource management.