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Some Features of State Regulation of Public Utilities - Softcover

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9781527856691: Some Features of State Regulation of Public Utilities

Synopsis

This book thoroughly examines the case for state regulation of public utilities. It begins by discussing the common law doctrine that the public has a right to use the property of a public utility engaged in public service. It then traces the history of state regulation of public utilities in the United States, focusing on the development of the public utilities commissions. The author argues that state regulation of public utilities is necessary to protect the public interest, and he provides a detailed analysis of the various regulatory powers that have been granted to public utilities commissions. The book concludes with a discussion of the future of state regulation of public utilities.

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