Regulatory changes in the electric utility industry: investigation of effects on shareholder wealth

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to analyze the market reaction of the electric utility industry to the Energy Policy Act of 1992 and the 1993 announcement by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that promoted competition in Florida. Multivariate analysis was carried out to examine the redistribution of wealth within the industry. Results indicated that regulatory changes in the industry and the opening of a transmission line had a negative influence on the stock values of electric utilities.

Electric Utilities, Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Electric services, Analysis, Public policy (Law)

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Pesticide industry regulation: economic consequences as revealed through stock price behavior

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The economic consequences of pesticide regulation on US pesticide producers were analyzed using event study methodology. Common stock prices were used to determine economic impacts on firm value. It was concluded, among others, that pesticide regulation can impact negatively on pesticide firm values and that different types of regulatory actions will result in different return impacts on the pesticide industry.

Agricultural chemicals, not elsewhere classified, Economic aspects, Chemical industry, Pesticides industry, Pesticides

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Market valuation and deregulation of electric utilities

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A new study investigates the effect of continuing deregulation in the electric utility sector on the relationship between book value, market value and earnings.

Accounting and auditing

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