James C. Bonbright
2 books
About the Author
James C. Bonbright was a pioneering economist and legal scholar whose work profoundly shaped the field of public utility regulation in the United States. Born in 1891, he earned his Ph.D. from Columbia University and spent much of his career as a professor there, influencing generations of policymakers and academics with his rigorous analysis of economic principles applied to public services. Bonbright's expertise in rate-setting and valuation for utilities addressed critical issues of fairness, efficiency, and consumer protection during an era of rapid industrialization and regulatory expansion. His seminal contributions continue to inform modern debates on infrastructure economics and regulatory frameworks, cementing his legacy as a foundational thinker in applied economics.
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