The Politics of Electricity Restructuring Across the American States: Power Failure and Policy Failure
- ASU Author/Contributor (non-ASU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Phillip Ardoin Ph.D., Professor of American Political Institutions and Department Chair (Creator)
- Institution
- Appalachian State University (ASU )
- Web Site: https://library.appstate.edu/
Abstract: While the broad purpose of this research is to provide an improved understanding of general state
policy innovation, we develop and test a model of policy innovation which examines the factors that
influence the probability of a state restructuring its electric utility policies. The results of our model of
electric restructuring generally support our hypotheses and more broadly the literature regarding policy
innovation. Our findings indicate economic interests continue to represent a key factor in understanding
the policy choices of state legislatures. States which faced high energy costs were most likely to look for
opportunities to reduce those costs. Second, we find state legislatures with the greatest resources and
expertise were quickest to explore and adopt policy innovations in response to their high energy costs.
Third, states where the general policy preferences of those in power favored deregulation (Republicans)
were also more likely to restructure. Finally, we note it is interesting that a policy innovation which many
believe to have failed so miserably was most likely to be adopted by the most professional (sophisticated)
legislatures.
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- Publication
- Ardoin, P. J. and Grady, D. (2006) The Politics of Electricity Restructuring Across the American States: Power Failure and Policy Failure, State and Local Government Review, 38(3): 165-175. Published by Sage (ISSN: 1943-3409).
- Language: English
- Date: 2006