We revisit the discussion on the optimal size of firms in the piped gas distribution sector, focusing on developments within the Argentine industry. Utilizing a comprehensive dataset …
This article analyses the current state of the gas distribution industry in Brazil, by identifying the main factors that determine its efficiency. In order to test the performance of the industry …
The projected rate of productivity growth is the critical determinant of the price cap in incentive regulation. However, the regulatory authorities generally lack sophisticated …
AA Casarin - Journal of Regulatory Economics, 2014 - Springer
This paper examines productivity patterns in price cap regulated utilities around price reviews. We specify a variable cost function that we estimate using alternative specifications …
The aim of this paper is to analyze the current state of the gas distribution industry in Brazil, by identifying the main factors that determine its performance. To achieve our goal, we …