University Place

The Social Contract that Created the Monopoly

Special | 1h 54m 17s  | Video has closed captioning.

Richard Hirsh, Professor, Department of History, Virginia Tech, explains the origins of regulation in the American electric utility system and explains its close tie to technical innovation. Hirsh also delves into deregulation and its effects on the energy industry.

Aired: 08/04/14

Rating: TV-G

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