Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10487650 Energy Policy 2011 9 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Regulated firms' preference for negotiated settlements over litigation is examined. ► A mathematical framework for the impact of settlements on profits is established. ► Deferred depreciation is identified as a likely outcome of negotiated settlements. ► The hypothesis of deferred depreciation is tested using Canadian Pipeline Data.
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Physical Sciences and Engineering Energy Energy Engineering and Power Technology
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