The reform of utility regulation in Britain: Some current issues in historical perspective

Journal of Economic Issues

Volumn 32, Issue 1, 1998, Pages 171-190

  Lowe, Peter ^a  

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EID: 0032376140     PISSN: 00213624     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00213624.1998.11506016     Document Type: Review

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