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Overzealous consumerism… a triple‐edged sword
The rates that water utilities are allowed to charge for their services are determined by regulatory agencies. Regulation serves as a theoretically suitable substitute for the price competition these companies would face were it not for their status as regulated monopolies. This regulatory process often forces the utility to play “catch up” with inflation which aggravates the impact on public attitudes. The consumer is ultimately the loser if utility companies are denied the opportunity to achieve reasonable earnings.
Overzealous consumerism… a triple‐edged sword
The rates that water utilities are allowed to charge for their services are determined by regulatory agencies. Regulation serves as a theoretically suitable substitute for the price competition these companies would face were it not for their status as regulated monopolies. This regulatory process often forces the utility to play “catch up” with inflation which aggravates the impact on public attitudes. The consumer is ultimately the loser if utility companies are denied the opportunity to achieve reasonable earnings.
Overzealous consumerism… a triple‐edged sword
Loiselle, Gerard E. Jr. (author)
Journal ‐ American Water Works Association ; 73 ; 11-44
1981-02-01
2 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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