The Cost of Capital: Estimating the Rate of Return for Public Utilities (Book). | Synapse
March 18, 2026
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.
Abstract
Abstract Reviews the book "The Cost of Capital: Estimating the Rate of Return for Public Utilities," by A. Lawrence Kolbe, James A. Read and George R. Hall.