Evaluating the Privatisation of the English and Welsh Water Industry

Michael Johnson

The Economic and Labour Relations Review, 1992, vol. 3, issue 2, 72-97

Abstract: The privatisation of the ten large water authorities in England and Wales is assessed in terms of some of its costs and benefits. Particular attention is paid to claims that privatisation would lead to less regulation, more competition and improved water services for consumers. The conclusions are that privatisation of water services was costly to taxpayers, led to more economic regulation and inadequate environmental regulation and did not significantly increase competition in the provision of water services.

Date: 1992
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