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Applying economics in the so-called ‘real world’

Applying economics in the so-called ‘real world’

This article was featured as part of ESSA’s annual Equilibrium publication. Had anyone told me when I set out on my career in economics that one day I would become an ‘economic regulator’, I would have been somewhat bemused by the apparent tautology. The description, however, is somewhat misleading.

ESC Water Pricing Decision

ESC Water Pricing Decision

This morning, Chairperson of the Essential Services Commission (ESC), Dr Ron Ben-David, announced the ESC’s draft outcome for Melbourne’s water pricing for the next five years. An extensive 6-month investigation taking into account both the financial requirements of Melbourne’s water wholesaler and retailers, as well as the