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Benchmarking of electricity networks: Practical problems with its use for regulation

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  • Shuttleworth, Graham, 2005. "Benchmarking of electricity networks: Practical problems with its use for regulation," Utilities Policy, Elsevier, vol. 13(4), pages 310-317, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:juipol:v:13:y:2005:i:4:p:310-317
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