The Governance Gauge: Regulation of Infrastructure and Utilities

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This academic work was written by Alberto Asquer of the School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London. The book examines questions of infrastructure provision through governmental and free-market methods, primarily in developing nations worldwide. A thorough examination of regulatory theory, as well as the design and implementation of infrastructure regulation is given in the book, which can appeal to policymakers and entrepreneurs alike.

The book is split into 3 segments, which all contain 4 chapters each. The tone of the book is academic and professional, with only incidental veering into language more appropriate for a popular economics book.

Creators of zones and societies will find chapters 7, 8, 9 and 10 most applicable, as they pertain to the capacity of special economic zones as well as the effective design and implementation of regulation within such zones.

Policymakers and analysts can take a look at chapters 4, 5 and 6 as these address the political and larger-frame regulatory environment of infrastructure — particularly water and electricity provision.

Scholars and experts might appreciate chapters 2, 3 and 12. These chapters have excellent theoretical arguments and cases listed which can serve as sources to anything pertaining to infrastructure and the regulation thereof.

The book can be found here.