'Emergence of gas and electricity monopolies in nineteenth century Britain. Contested markets and public control' in J Foreman-Peck (ed), New Perspectives on the Late Victorian Economy. Essays in quantitative economic history, 1860-1914

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Author(s) Millward, Robert
Publication type Chapter
Year published 1991
Pages pp96-124
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Place Published Cambridge

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Name Competition, collusion, monopoly & cartels inc competition policy & regulation
Name Public ownership & control inc nationalisation, municipalisation & privatisation

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Name British Library
City London
County Greater London
Country England
Postcode NW1 2DB
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Deals with the nature of natural monopolies in gas and water and the form of public control provoked by these monopolies. Has sections: 'Competition and the emergence of private monopolies'; 'Exclusive suppliers and market structure'; 'Regulation of the private companies'; 'The reasons for municipalisation'; '