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International Handbook of Network Industries The Liberalization of Infrastructure
In recent decades, all infrastructures have undergone significant restructuring. This worldwide phenomenon is often labelled ‘liberalization’ and although expectations were high with respect to lower prices, greater efficiency and innovation, the expected gains have not always been fully realized. This extensive, state-of-the-art Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the various experiences of liberalization across different sectors, regions and disciplines.
Regulation for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Transportation, Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Under the terms of Internet of Things, Industry 4.0 and Physical Internet as well as several others, many automatization and digitalization trends are on the move for the transportation, logistics and supply chain sector. Many technology aspects are driving these developments, in line with economic aspects. But increasingly also questions of human perception, motivation and safety are entering the discussion, emerging as a crucial topical area for overall economic impact and success.
Governing Energy Transitions: strategic challenges of local utility companies in the Swiss energy transition
Many countries are currently firmly committing to a transition towards a more sustainable energy system, each facing their own unique challenges. The Swiss energy transition is particularly challenging due to a combination of commitments: (1) a gradual phase-out of nuclear energy, currently about a third of the country’s electricity production, is expected by 2034, (2) construction of new renewable energy sources such as solar PV, wind and micro-hydro, (3) electrification of heating and transportation, (4) energy saving, and (5) stringent CO2 emission targets.
Public Policy and Water Regulation: Some examples from the Americas
Public Policy and Water Regulation: Some examples from the Americas This issue of Network Industries Quarterly (NIQ) is linked to the Public Policy and Water Regulation International Forum, which was organized by Tecnologico de Monterrey, the Water Center for Latin...
Regulatory Challenges for Smart Cities
Regulatory Challenges for Smart Cities This issue of the Network Industries Quarterly looks into the regulatory challenges facing the development of smart cities. With the acceleration of technological developments in network industries and, in particular, in...
