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The proper role of the cost-of-equity concept in pragmatic utility regulation

Journal Article · · Electricity Journal

As classic treatises make clear, determining a reasonable return on equity is a judgment call, one that reflect the regulator's broad perspective on public policy matters. That requires one to look beyond economic concepts, such as cost of equity, to find the proper return. (author)

OSTI ID:
20999320
Journal Information:
Electricity Journal, Journal Name: Electricity Journal Journal Issue: 10 Vol. 20; ISSN ELEJE4; ISSN 1040-6190
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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