Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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7411528 | Utilities Policy | 2016 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
This paper contributes to the current debate on the evolving nature and meaning of public service corporations. It draws upon notions of neo-institutional theory and adopts a case study methodology. The study focuses on the case of SMAT, an Italian water corporation, whose value has been recognized at home and internationally. Findings show how a public service corporation's priorities and activities, particularly commercialization and internationalization, are constrained by various factors. These include: the burden of regulatory frameworks, the public nature of the corporation and its governance, the expectations of users, and the need for infrastructural investment.
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Authors
Daniela Argento, Francesca Culasso, Elisa Truant,