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- ISBN: 9780415610049 | 0415610044
- Cover: Hardcover
- Copyright: 11/22/2011
Stability of the electricity industry is crucial for the economic growth of all nations. Sustainable economic growth cannot be accomplished without a secure energy supply. Therefore management of the electricity industry should be conducted with careful planning and most by efficient form of electricity market structure.The book undertakes the performance study of the electricity market and creates a unique database ranging from the lowest level (generator) to the highest level (company) of aggregation by utilizing detailed information on generation and finances. It analyzes the efficiency differences among generators, plants and business units by using different performance measurement methods and a comprehensive sensitivity analysis. The book is useful to energy economists and policy makers as it identifies and examines different production factors' effectiveness and relationships in generation. It provides explanations to the differences in performance of the studied units. It discusses the implications of the findings for the future resource allocation and further efficiency enhancement of the industry.