The Cost of Capital: Estimating the Rate of Return for Public Utilities (Book).

Key Points

• The book focuses on the methods for estimating the cost of capital for public utilities.
• Literature review of existing financial theories and models
• Analysis of public utility investment frameworks
• Comparison of different approaches to rate of return estimation
• Provides a comprehensive overview of different methodologies for calculating cost of capital.
• Discusses implications of cost of capital on utility investment decisions and pricing.
• Highlights the importance of accurate return estimates in regulatory frameworks.