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Electricity: the shifting power equation

Nicolas Véron comments on the outcome of the battle over the Spanish electricity company Endesa and broader lessons for the future of the energy sector in Europe. Click here to download this comment. This comment was also published by La Tribune.

By: Nicolas Véron Date: April 14, 2007 Topic: Green economy

Nicolas Véron comments on the outcome of the battle over the Spanish electricity company Endesa and broader lessons for the future of the energy sector in Europe.

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This comment was also published by La Tribune.

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