Insights From

The Future of Water

Is Your Burger Depleting a River?

For years, the Western United States has experienced increasing drought. A new paper by Darden economist Peter Debaere reveals the culprit: beef production. Long-term water security and ecosystem health will depend on change.

The Challenge of Raising Water Productivity

The world faces significant water challenges. There is a finite volume of fresh water that is accessible for human use, and we live in a world that has been steadily growing.

The Economics of Water: A Global Perspective

The scarcity of fresh water will be a major challenge to the 21st century, says Peter Debaere, associate professor of business administration at the Darden School of Business.

C-Suite Insights With Scott Beardsley: Nestlé Chair Peter Brabeck

Darden Dean Scott C. Beardsley interviews Peter Brabeck, chair of Nestlé.