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The role of efficiency estimates in regulatory price reviews: Ofgem's approach to benchmarking electricity networks

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  • Pollitt, Michael, 2005. "The role of efficiency estimates in regulatory price reviews: Ofgem's approach to benchmarking electricity networks," Utilities Policy, Elsevier, vol. 13(4), pages 279-288, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:juipol:v:13:y:2005:i:4:p:279-288
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