Regulating Public Services Bridging the Gap between Theory and Practice

“Regulating Public Services: Bridging the Gap between Theory and Practice” by Emmanuelle Auriol, published by Cambridge University Press on October 21, 2021, is a comprehensive exploration of the role of regulation in managing monopolistic behavior in public service sectors such as electricity, transport, and water. Spanning 500 pages, this edition presents an analysis of how technological and financial innovations since the 1990s have introduced new regulatory challenges, emphasizing the importance of adapting regulatory frameworks to meet these evolving demands.

Readers will find that the book illustrates how fundamental regulatory theories and tools can effectively address both traditional and contemporary issues in various economic contexts, including developed and developing economies. It discusses the implications of financial and political constraints, changing market structures, and the necessity for regulatory responses to climate change and poverty. By bridging theoretical insights with practical applications, this work aims to provide a nuanced understanding of economic regulation and its future trajectory.