Article
Nonpayment of water bills in Guatemala: Dissatisfaction or inability to pay?
Water Resources Research
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Article
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Publication Date
1-1-2015
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Abstract
This paper investigates nonpayment behavior in Guatemala. Determinants of nonpayment behavior are identified through zero-inflated negative binomial regression models in order to take into account particular distributional characteristics of the amount of outstanding payments. Findings indicate that nonpayment behavior is a demonstration of consumer dissatisfaction with current water services. The amount of outstanding bill payments also responds to system unreliability. Results also suggest that nonpayment behaviors are more prominent in community-managed systems than in municipal systems. No evidence was found on a potential relationship between nonpayment behavior and household income. Policy implications are discussed.
Published Citation
Vásquez, William F. "Nonpayment of water bills in Guatemala: Dissatisfaction or inability to pay?." Water Resources Research 51.11 (2015): 8806-8816. 10.1002/2014WR016610
DOI
10.1002/2014WR016610
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Citation Information
William F. Vasquez-Mazariegos. "Nonpayment of water bills in Guatemala: Dissatisfaction or inability to pay?" Water Resources Research Vol. 51 Iss. 11 (2015) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/william-vasquez-mazariegos/2/
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