Economics

The case method can be a powerful tool to teach economic concepts and frameworks. Topics in this section cover a wide range of real-life examples from around the world on a host of issues including infrastructure, trade, taxation, regulation and development.

  • Teaching Case - Note on Competitive Bypass

    Note on Competitive Bypass

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    Publication Date: January 01, 1986

    In 1986, Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), a private utility company serving most of northern and central California, was facing the loss of many of its biggest and best customers. The threat...

  • Classic Case - Cable Wars (Sequel)

    Cable Wars (Sequel)

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    Publication Date: January 01, 1986

    Set just before congressional deregulation of cable television in 1984, this economics and policy case offers students a chance to grapple with the question of whether local regulation of...

  • Classic Case - Cable Wars

    Cable Wars

    Free

    Publication Date: January 01, 1986

    Set just before congressional deregulation of cable television in 1984, this economics and policy case offers students a chance to grapple with the question of whether local regulation of...

  • Teaching Case - India Milk (B)

    India Milk (B)

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    Publication Date: January 01, 1986

    In October 1964, Indian Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri visited Amul, a village-based dairy cooperative that produced, processed, and distributed high quality dairy products. Impressed...

  • Teaching Case - India Milk (A)

    India Milk (A)

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    Publication Date: January 01, 1986

    In October 1964, Indian Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri visited Amul, a village-based dairy cooperative that produced, processed, and distributed high quality dairy products. Impressed...

  • Teaching Case - Ruckelshaus and Acid Rain

    Ruckelshaus and Acid Rain

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    Publication Date: January 01, 1986

    After being publicly charged by President Reagan to meet the problem of acid rain "head-on," the new EPA administrator spent much of his first six months in office tackling the issue. This...

  • Teaching Case - Competitive Bypass of Pacific Gas & Electric

    Competitive Bypass of Pacific Gas & Electric

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    Publication Date: January 01, 1986

    In 1986, Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), a private utility company serving most of northern and central California, was facing the loss of many of its biggest and best customers. The threat...

  • Teaching Case - California Water Pricing

    California Water Pricing

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    Publication Date: January 01, 1986

    In many parts of California, water districts set prices so that agricultural users pay far less than residential users and far less than the true cost of water. While the adoption of a...