Autumn Sun ☀️ on Nostr: It can be privately owned and run, yes, but experiences with for example, privately ...
It can be privately owned and run, yes, but experiences with for example, privately run water utilities in England has shown that it results in both major problems with water supply reliability, water cleanness and constant cost rises, since it is run for-profit.
Utilities also tend to fall under Natural Monopolies since competition is usuallynot economic - a sa parallel experiences with cable internet providers in the USA shows.
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