Public Utility Rates: A Discussion of the Principles and Practice Underlying Charges for Water, Gas, Electricity, Communication and Transportation Services (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Name: Public Utility Rates: A Discussion of the Principles and Practice Underlying Charges for Water, Gas, Electricity, Communication and Transportation Services (Classic Reprint)
Author: Harry Barker
ISBN: 9780265910559

Harry Barker

9780265910559: Public Utility Rates: A Discussion of the Principles and Practice Underlying Charges for Water, Gas, Electricity, Communication and Transportation Services (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265910552 ISBN 13: 9780265910559

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Public Utility Rates explains how prices for essential services are set and regulated.

This practical book surveys the principles and methods behind charges for water, gas, electricity, telecommunication, and transportation services. It focuses on how costs are measured, allocated, and justified in a system where public policy and regulation shape everyday prices.

This edition translates complex rate theory into accessible guidance for students, professionals, and informed readers who want to understand how utility costs influence prices, services, and fairness. It covers the role of regulation, the impact of competition, and the practical problems that arise in valuing, charging, and maintaining public utilities.

How costs are classified and allocated across customers and services
Different rate structures, from simple to multi-part schemes
Key factors like depreciation, taxes, risk, and output costs in setting charges

Ideal for readers of economic and public-policy topics who seek a clear overview of how public utilities price their services and how regulators evaluate those prices.

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