Cost characteristics of water resources of Ukraine in the measurement of the market economy

Abstract

The article investigates the positioning of water resources in systems of market economy. Water resources are considered as an important asset of the economic system. Formed methodical principle of procedure estimations of cost, on the basis of that research, base cost parameters of the state and regions for physical, market and additional features. According to the results, water resources of Ukraine can generate significant value, which differs considerably between domestic and world prices. Based on the cost characteristics of water resources it is possible for their inclusion in individual financial-economic processes (capitalization, rent formation, corporatisation etc.). Ways of integrating characteristics of water systems to the market economy are formed.