Reform of Network Industries

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

'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

• Contents:Preface PART I: Cross-Cutting Policy Issues1. The empirical evaluation of regulatory policy reforms in network industries: some methodological issuesMassimo Florio 2. Public and private enterprises, costs and welfare performance: an overview with suggestions for further researchJohan Willner and Sonja Grönblom3. Market reforms, governance and performance: lessons learned from the experience in the EU energy industries Steve Thomas and Stefano Clò 4. Market structure and state involvement: passenger railways in EuropeTorben Holvad 5. Ownership and Firm Performance: Empirical Evidence from the European Telecommunications Industry (2006-14)Paolo Castelnovo6. National public missions, diversity of operators and competition: Postal services in the European UnionPhilippe BancePART II: Empirical Evaluations7. Does Public Ownership provide affordable and reliable electricity to household customers? Case studies of electricity sector reforms in the UK, France, Germany and ItalyAjla Cosic, Lea Diestelmeier, Alexandru Maxim, Tue Anh Nguyen and Nicolò Rossetto 8. Telecommunications policies in Europe: past, present, future and impact on citizensSerena Marianna Drufuca, Regina Maria Hirsch, Manto Lampropoulou and Rogelio Pesqueira Sánchez9. The changing nature of railways in Europe: empirical evidence on prices, investments and qualityGiovanni Esposito, Julia Doleschel, Tobias Kaloud and Jadwiga Urban-Kozlowska10. Local Public Transport Services: the efficiency of public enterprises competing with the private sector in the EU member StatesAnnalisa Negrelli, Anastasia Roukouni and Angélique Chassy11. The European gas sector: political-economy implications of the transition from state-owned to mixed-owned enterprisesRoberto CardinaleIndex