Gas Pipelines and the Emergence of America's Regulatory State: A History of Panhandle Eastern Corporation, 1928-1993

ISBN-13: 9780521561662 / Angielski / Twarda / 1996 / 322 str.

Christopher J. Castaneda; Louis Galambos; Robert Gallmam

Opis

The study of Panhandle Eastern's history shows the relationship between regulatory policy and the modern corporation in the twentieth century from a unique perspective, for it extends over three eras. This book shows how entrepreneurs competed, first, in an unregulated industry through the exercise of unrestrained corporate muscle, then as it became increasingly regulated and profitable, and finally in the era of business reorganization and deregulation when regulators changed the structure of the pipeline industry.

Recenzje

"The authors' principle theme is the relationship between Panhandle's business strategy and the shifting regulatory environment in which it operated. They give a good account of the company side of the relationship. They conducted scores of interviews with present and past Panhandle employees and had unrestricted access to corporate archives. The result is a story both detailed and readable." Technology and Culture

Spis treści

Preface; 1. Introduction; Part I. Free Competition - Captive Markets: 2. Promoting Panhandle Eastern; 3. The Power Trust at bay; 4. The triumph of William Maguire; Part II. Managing Regulation: The Challenge: 5. Competing in new forums; 6. Regulatory dynamics and market control; 7. Strategic diversifications; Part III. Search For a New Equilibrium: 8. Strategic innovations; 9. Struggle for corporate control; 10. The new order; Appendix 1. An earlier effort; Appendix 2. Interview list.