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Regulatory risk in the utilities industry: An empirical study of the English-speaking countries

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  • Gaggero, Alberto A., 2007. "Regulatory risk in the utilities industry: An empirical study of the English-speaking countries," Utilities Policy, Elsevier, vol. 15(3), pages 191-205, September.
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