Skalenineffîzienz der städtischen Elektrizitätsverteilswerke
The purpose of this study is to analyse the cost structure of the Swiss electricity distribution utilities in order to assess economies of scale and scale inefficiency in the distribution of electric power. A translog cost function was estimated using panel data for a sample of 39 municipal utilities over the period 1988-1991. The results indicate the existence of scale economies and scale inefficiency for most output levels. Therefore, the consolidation of small utilities whose service territories are adjacent is likely to reduce costs.
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1996
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Authors: | Filippini, Massimo |
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Swiss Journal of Economics and Statistics (SJES). - Schweizerische Gesellschaft für Volkswirtschaft und Statistik / Société Suisse d"Économie et de Statistique - SGVS/SSES, ISSN 0303-9692. - Vol. 132.1996, III, p. 415-426
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Schweizerische Gesellschaft für Volkswirtschaft und Statistik / Société Suisse d"Économie et de Statistique - SGVS/SSES |
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