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Modern Economic Regulation: An Introduction to Theory and Practice
Christopher Decker
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Description for Modern Economic Regulation: An Introduction to Theory and Practice
Paperback. This book synthesises the vast literature on economic regulation into a coherent overview of regulatory theory and practice. Num Pages: 487 pages, 23 b/w illus. BIC Classification: KCD; LAM; LNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 176 x 247 x 23. Weight in Grams: 958.
Drawing from the most recent work on economic regulation, this book introduces readers to the main principles and examines how economic regulation is applied in four key public utility industries - electricity, gas, water and telecommunications. Written for students and practitioners with little prior knowledge of economic regulation, this is an accessible, non-technical entry point to the subject area, exploring the fundamental questions: Why do we regulate? What are alternatives to regulation? Which institutions are involved in regulation? What have been the impacts of regulation? Readers will gain a clear understanding of the basic principles that apply to all regulated ... Read more
Drawing from the most recent work on economic regulation, this book introduces readers to the main principles and examines how economic regulation is applied in four key public utility industries - electricity, gas, water and telecommunications. Written for students and practitioners with little prior knowledge of economic regulation, this is an accessible, non-technical entry point to the subject area, exploring the fundamental questions: Why do we regulate? What are alternatives to regulation? Which institutions are involved in regulation? What have been the impacts of regulation? Readers will gain a clear understanding of the basic principles that apply to all regulated ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Weight
953 g
Number of Pages
487
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781107699069
SKU
V9781107699069
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1
About Christopher Decker
Christopher Decker is a Research Fellow specialising in Law and Economics at the Centre for Socio-Legal Studies, Oxford University. Dr Decker's research interests include economic regulation, competition (antitrust) economics, industrial organization and law and economics. He has considerable practical experience of the application of economic regulation across a range of industries (energy, water, telecommunications, transport, financial services, environmental regulation and ... Read more
Reviews for Modern Economic Regulation: An Introduction to Theory and Practice
'... a must-read for students and practitioners of economic regulation. This book provides an excellent overview of the extensive literature covering the theory and practice of modern economic regulation of public utilities. It is written in a style which will be readily accessible to those new to the area. It highlights lessons learnt particularly from the experience of major economies ... Read more