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Reading Assignment: Lesson 8

Reading Assignment:

Go to NaturalGas.org [1] and read the section on "The History of Regulation." Also, see "A Brief History of Energy Regulations" [2] and read the "Overview" and "Oil Market Policies."

Key Points of Emphasis

  • "franchises"
  • Monopolies
  • Price controls
  • "Open Access"
  • "Bundled" services
  • De-regulation
  • "Spot" market
  • "Just and reasonable rates"
  • Utility status

Source URL: https://www.e-education.psu.edu/ebf301/node/485

Links
[1] http://www.naturalgas.org
[2] http://www.downsizinggovernment.org/energy/regulations