Political determinants of rates in electric utilities

Journal Article · Mon Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1982 · Policy Stud. Rev.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1541-1338.1982.tb00460.x· OSTI ID:5400309

Kamerschen, D R; Kau, J B; Paul, II, C W

The authors undertake an empirical examination of the hyopthetical relationship between political variables and regulatory commission behavior (i.e., utility rate levels). Focusing on five political variables, they find evidence to support the argument that political factors do affect electric utility rates. They find commissioner terms of office and number of commissioners to be significantly related to the rate levels, and offer explanations for contrary findings. 14 references, 3 tables.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Georgia, Athens
• OSTI ID: 5400309
• Journal Information: Policy Stud. Rev.; (United States), Journal Name: Policy Stud. Rev.; (United States) Vol. 1:3; ISSN PSRWD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
296000* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Electric Power
ELECTRIC UTILITIES
INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS
POLITICAL ASPECTS
PUBLIC UTILITIES
RATE STRUCTURE
REGULATIONS