The Social Contract that Created the Monopoly
Special | 1h 54m 17sVideo has Closed Captions
Richard Hirsh discusses regulation, deregulation and the electric utility system.
Richard Hirsh, Professor, Department of History, Virginia Tech, explains the origins of regulation in the American electric utility system and explains its close tie to technical innovation. Hirsh also delves into deregulation and its effects on the energy industry.
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The Social Contract that Created the Monopoly
Special | 1h 54m 17sVideo has Closed Captions
Richard Hirsh, Professor, Department of History, Virginia Tech, explains the origins of regulation in the American electric utility system and explains its close tie to technical innovation. Hirsh also delves into deregulation and its effects on the energy industry.
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