This timely study of municipal trade offers a nuanced examination of the potential benefits and drawbacks of public ownership and management of utilities and other essential services. Written by the distinguished British economist and social reformer Leonard Darwin, it provides a comprehensive overview of the historical, economic, and social factors shaping the debate over municipal trade, and it highlights the key challenges facing policymakers and citizens today.
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