Industry Studies: Transportation and Utilities

Industry studies: transportation and utilities (JEL L9) cover network and utility industries.

Scope

It includes transport, energy, water, and telecommunications utilities and their regulation.

Sub-topics

• General
• Transportation: General
• Railroads and Other Surface Transportation
• Air Transportation
• Electric Utilities
• Gas Utilities • Pipelines • Water Utilities
• Telecommunications
• Utilities: General
• Government Policy
• Other

Core questions

• How are utility and network industries structured?
• Why are they often regulated?
• How should access and pricing be set?

Key concepts

• Network industries
• Utilities
• Transportation
• Telecommunications
• Access pricing

Frequently asked questions

Why are utilities regulated?

Many are natural monopolies with network characteristics, so regulation addresses market power and access.