Network industries such as electricity, gas, rail, local public transport, telecommunications and postal services are recognised by the EU as crucial for fostering European social and territorial cohesion. Providing an overview of key policy reforms in these industries and an empirical evaluation, this thought-provoking book offers a critical perspective on the functioning of the networks that provide vital services to EU citizens.

Key features include:

• analysis of policy reforms and their effects on the welfare of citizens as users
• an innovative focus on the neglected topic of the role of state-owned or state-invested enterprises
• assessment of changes in policy framework reform from the consumer's point of view
• a comparative country analysis
• evaluation of cross-cutting issues related to reform including privatisation, unbundling, performance and impact.

The Reform of Network Industries will appeal to academic researchers in the fields of industrial economics, policy and regulation and the economics of European integration, as well as students of business and law. Policymakers, regulators and public administrators will also find this book a stimulating read.

Contributors include: P. Bance, R. Cardinale, P. Castelnovo, A. Chassy, S. Clo, A. Cosic, L. Diestelmeier, J. Doleschel, S. Drufuca, G. Esposito, M. Florio, S. Groenblom, R. Hirsch, T. Holvad, T. Kaloud, M. Lampropoulou, A. Maxim, A. Negrelli, T.A. Nguyen, N. Rosetto, A. Roukouni, R.P. Sanchez, S. Thomas, J. Urban-Kozlowska, J. Willner

About the Author
Edited by Massimo Florio, Professor of Public Economics, Department of Economics, Management and Quantitative Methods, University of Milan, Italy and Scientific Coordinator, EUsers Jean Monnet Network

Reviews
'It is high time a cross-country, multi-sector analysis of the effects of privatization, regulation and liberalization across the EU was performed, with not just costs, efficiency and performance in mind, but also, welfare, affordability, quality and other impacts on citizens. Finally, all these questions have been brought together in this excellent volume edited by Massimo Florio.'
--Judith Clifton, University of Cantabria, Spain

'A book on the reform of network industries is long overdue. This edited volume makes a significant contribution to our understanding of the chain reaction of consequences following such reforms. Massimo Florio continues his impressive work in applied and public economics and has assembled a first class team of authors to research this timely topic. The volume offers an enlightening perspective at the proper level of analysis. The suggested framework allows for a careful and nuanced interpretation of the various cases presented.'
--Luc Bernier, University of Ottawa, Canada

Book Information
ISBN 9781786439024
Author Massimo Florio
Format Hardback
Page Count 264
Imprint Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Publisher Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd