The provision of stable and safe drinking water supply is one of the most vital infrastructure services for society. Water supply in Germany is characterized by substantial differences in the water tariffs charged from the final customers throughout the country. While such differences in water tariffs might to some extent be explained by structural differences between theindividual water utilities, ...
The government has been and remains crucial in providing goods and services in modern-day economies. However, the manner of this provision is complex and touches upon numerous areas of economic and social policy. Government action plays an especially central role for services of general interest, as well as in the regulation of their provision by the private sector. Thus, the efficient and effective ...
