Michael Pollitt

Journal articles

Jones, I.W. and Pollitt, M.G. (1996) “Economics, ethics and integrity in business.” Journal of General Management, 21(3): 30-47

Pollitt, M.G. (1996) “Ownership and efficiency in nuclear power production.” Oxford Economic Papers, 48(2): 342-360

Pollitt, M. (1997) “The impact of liberalization on the performance of the electricity supply industry: an international survey.” Journal of Energy Literature, 3(2): 3-31

Newbery, D.M. and Pollitt, M.G. (1997) “The restructuring and privatisation of Britain’s CEGB: was it worth it?” Journal of Industrial Economics, 45(3): 269-303 (DOI: 10.1111/1467-6451.00049)

Jones, I.W. and Pollitt, M. (1998) “Ethical and unethical competition: establishing the rules of engagement.” Long Range Planning, 31(5): 703-710 (DOI: 10.1016/S0024-6301(98)00075-2)

Jones, I.W. and Pollitt, M. (1999) “From promise to compliance: the development of ‘integrity’ at SmithKline Beecham.” Long Range Planning, 32(2): 190-198 (DOI: 10.1016/S0024-6301(99)00017-5)

Jones, I.W. and Pollitt, M. (1999) “Putting values into action: lessons from best practice.” Long Range Planning, 32(2): 162-165 (DOI: 10.1016/S0024-6301(98)00144-7)

Nillesen, P.H.L. and Pollitt, M. (2001) “Becoming a best-practice company: the FPL story revisited.” Electricity Journal, 14(9): 96-101 (DOI: 10.1016/S1040-6190(01)00247-0)

Nillesen, P., Pollitt, M. and Keats, K. (2001) “Identifying and quantifying the gains from M&A.” Energy and Power Risk Management, 6(2): 42-45

Domah, P. and Pollitt, M.G. (2001) “Restructuring and privatisation of electricity distribution and supply businesses in England and Wales: a social cost-benefit analysis.” Fiscal Studies, 22(1): 107-146 (DOI: 10.1111/j.1475-5890.2001.tb00036.x)

Jamasb, T. and Pollitt, M. (2001) “Benchmarking and regulation: international electricity experience.” Utilities Policy, 9(3): 107-130 (DOI: 10.1016/S0957-1787(01)00010-8)

Nillesen, P.H.L. and Pollitt, M.G. (2001) “Wie wird man Klassenprimus im Strommarkt?” Wirtschaftswelt Energie, 11: 16-19

Pollitt, M. (2002) “The economics of trust, norms and networks.” Business Ethics, 11(2): 119-128 (DOI: 10.1111/1467-8608.00266)

Pollitt, M.G. and Smith, A.S.J. (2002) “The restructuring and privatisation of British Rail: was it really that bad?” Fiscal Studies, 23(4): 463-502 (DOI: 10.1111/j.1475-5890.2002.tb00069.x)

Jamasb, T. and Pollitt, M. (2003) “International benchmarking and regulation: an application to European electricity distribution utilities.” Energy Policy, 31(15): 1609-1622 (DOI: 10.1016/S0301-4215(02)00226-4)

Jamasb, T., Nillesen, P. and Pollitt, M. (2003) “Gaming the Regulator: a survey.” The Electricity Journal, 16(10): 68-80 (DOI: 10.1016/j.tej.2003.09.008)

Matsuura, K., Pollitt, M., Takada, R. and Tanaka, S. (2003) “Institutional restructuring in the Japanese economy since 1985.” Journal of Economic Issues, 37(4): 999-1022

Jones, I. and Pollitt, M. (2004) “Understanding how issues in corporate governance develop: Cadbury report to Higgs review.” Corporate Governance: An International Review, 12(2): 162-171 (DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-8683.2004.00355.x)

Jamasb, T., Nillesen, P. and Pollitt, M. (2004) “Strategic behaviour under regulatory benchmarking.” Energy Economics, 26(5): 825-843 (DOI: 10.1016/j.eneco.2004.04.029)

Jamasb, T., Pollitt, M. (2004) “Discussion of “Distribution access pricing: application of the OFTEL rule to a yardstick competition scheme”.” IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 19(4): 2113-2114

Pollitt, M. (2004) “Electricity reform in Chile: lessons for developing countries.” Journal of Network Industries, 5(3-4): 221-262

Jones, I.W., Nyland, C.M. and Pollitt, M.G. (2004) “Multinationals in developing communities: how UK multinationals build social capital in South Africa.” New Academy Review, 3(2): 70-91

Hattori, T., Jamasb, T. and Pollitt, M. (2005) “Electricity distribution in the UK and Japan: a comparative efficiency analysis 1985-1998.” The Energy Journal, 26(2): 23-47

Jamasb, T. and Pollitt, M. (2005) “Electricity market reform in the European Union: review of progress toward liberalization and integration.” The Energy Journal, 26(Special Issue): 11-41

Giannakis, D., Jamasb, T. and Pollitt, M. (2005) “Benchmarking and incentive regulation of quality of service: an application to the UK electricity distribution utilities.” Energy Policy, 33(17): 2256-2271 (DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2004.04.021)

Pollitt, M. (2005) “The role of efficiency estimates in regulatory price reviews: Ofgem’s approach to benchmarking electricity networks.” Utilities Policy, 13(4): 279-288 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jup.2005.01.001)

Jamasb, T. and Pollitt, M. (2006) “Electricity market liberalisation and integration in the European Union.” D I C E Report, 4(2): 16-23

Jamasb, T., Newbery, D. and Pollitt, M. (2006) “Core indicators for determinants and performance of electricity sector in developing countries.” International Journal of Regulation and Governance, 6(1): 43-78 (DOI: 10.3233/IJR-120052)

Jamasb, T. and Pollitt, M. (2007) “Incentive regulation of electricity distribution networks: lessons of experience from Britain.” Energy Policy, 35(12): 6163-6187 (DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2007.06.022)

Pollitt, M.G. (2007) “Ownership unbundling of energy networks.” Intereconomics, 42(6): 292-296 (DOI: 10.1007/s10272-007-0231-x)

Nillesen, P.H.L. and Pollitt, M.G. (2007) “The 2001-2003 electricity distribution price control review in the Netherlands: regulatory process and consumer welfare.” Journal of Regulatory Economics, 31(3): 261-287 (DOI: 10.1007/s11149-006-9014-8)

Growitsch, C., Jamasb, T. and Pollitt, M. (2008) “Quality of service, efficiency and scale in network industries: an analysis of European electricity distribution.” Applied Economics, 41(20): 2555-2570 (DOI: 10.1080/00036840701262872)

Pollitt, M. (2008) “Electricity reform in Argentina: lessons for developing countries.” Energy Economics, 30(4): 1536-1567 (DOI: 10.1016/j.eneco.2007.12.012)

Pollitt, M.G. (2008) “The future of electricity (and gas) regulation in a low-carbon policy world.” The Energy Journal, 29(S2): 63-94

Pollitt, M. (2008) “The arguments for and against ownership unbundling of energy transmission networks.” Energy Policy, 36(2): 704-713 (DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2007.10.011)

Jamasb, T. and Pollitt, M. (2008) “Reference models and incentive regulation of electricity distribution networks: an evaluation of Sweden’s Network Performance Assessment Model (NPAM).” Energy Policy, 36(5): 1788-1801 (DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2008.01.034)

Jamasb, T., Pollitt, M. and Triebs, T. (2008) “Productivity and efficiency of US gas transmission companies: a European regulatory perspective.” Energy Policy, 36(9): 3398-3412 (DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2008.05.001)

Jamasb, T., Nuttall, W.J. and Pollitt, M. (2008) “The case for a new energy research, development and promotion policy for the UK.” Energy Policy, 36(12): 4610-4614 (DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2008.09.003)

Jamasb, T. and Pollitt, M. (2008) “Security of supply and regulation of energy networks.” Energy Policy, 36(12): 4584-4589 (DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2008.09.007)

Jamasb, T. and Pollitt, M. (2008) “Liberalisation and R&D in network industries: the case of the electricity industry.” Research Policy, 37(6-7): 995-1008 (DOI: 10.1016/j.respol.2008.04.010)

Yu, W., Jamasb, T. and Pollitt, M. (2009) “Willingness-to-pay for quality of service: an application to efficiency analysis of the UK electricity distribution utilities.” The Energy Journal, 30(4): 1-48 (DOI: 10.5547/ISSN0195-6574-EJ-Vol30-No4-1)

Yu, W., Jamasb, T. and Pollitt, M. (2009) “Does weather explain cost and quality performance? An analysis of UK electricity distribution companies.” Energy Policy, 37(11): 4177-4188 (DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2009.05.030)

Haney, A.B. and Pollitt, M.G. (2009) “Efficiency analysis of energy networks: an international survey of regulators.” Energy Policy, 37(12): 5814-5830 (DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2009.08.047)

Yang, H.L. and Pollitt, M. (2009) “Incorporating both undesirable outputs and uncontrollable variables into DEA: the performance of Chinese coal-fired power plants.” European Journal of Operational Research, 197(3): 1095-1105 (DOI: 10.1016/j.ejor.2007.12.052)

Pollitt, M.G. (2009) “Evaluating the evidence on electricity reform: lessons for the South East Europe (SEE) market.” Utilities Policy, 17(1) pp.13-23 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jup.2008.02.006)

Nillesen, P. and Pollitt, M. (2010) “Using regulatory benchmarking techniques to set company performance targets the case of US electricity.” Competition and Regulation in Network Industries, 11(1): 50-84 (DOI: 10.1177/178359171001100103)

Pollitt, M. (2010) “Does electricity (and heat) network regulation have anything to learn from fixed line telecoms regulation?” Energy Policy, 38(3): 1360-1371 (DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2009.10.070)

Yang, H. and Pollitt, M. (2010) “The necessity of distinguishing weak and strong disposability among undesirable outputs in DEA: environmental performance of Chinese coal-fired power plants.” Energy Policy, 38(8): 4440-4444 (DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2010.03.075)

Kelly, S. and Pollitt, M. (2010) “An assessment of the present and future opportunities for combined heat and power with district heating (CHP-DH) in the United Kingdom.” Energy Policy, 38(11): 6936-6945 (DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2010.07.010)

Kwoka, J. and Pollitt, M. (2010) “Do mergers improve efficiency? Evidence from restructuring the US electric power sector.” International Journal of Industrial Organization, 28(6): 645-656 (DOI: 10.1016/j.ijindorg.2010.03.001)

Brophy Haney, A. and Pollitt, M. (2011) “Exploring the determinants of ‘best practice’ benchmarking in electricity network regulation.” Energy Policy, 39(12): 7739-7746 (DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2011.09.018)

Jamasb, T. and Pollitt, M.G. (2011) “Electricity sector liberalisation and innovation: an analysis of the UK’s patenting activities.” Research Policy, 40(2): 309-324 (DOI: 10.1016/j.respol.2010.10.010)

Nillesen, P.H.L. and Pollitt, M.G. (2011) “Ownership unbundling in electricity distribution: empirical evidence from New Zealand.” Review of Industrial Organization, 38(1): 61-93 (DOI: 10.1007/s11151-010-9273-5)

Pollitt, M. and Stern, J. (2011) “Human resource constraints for electricity regulation in developing countries: developments since 2001.” Utilities Policy, 19(2): 53-60 (DOI: 10.1016/j.techfore.2013.10.016)

Yang, H. and Pollitt, M. (2012) “Incorporating undesirable outputs into Malmquist TFP indices with an unbalanced data panel of Chinese power plants.” Applied Economics Letters, 19(3): 277-283 (DOI: 10.1080/13504851.2011.572843)

Glachant, J.-M., Joskow, P. and Pollitt, M. (2012) “Economics of energy and environmental policy: vision, purpose and goals.” Economics of Energy and Environmental Policy, 1(1): 1-3 (DOI: 10.5547/2160-5890.1.1.1)

Jamasb, T., Orea, L. and Pollitt, M. (2012) “Estimating the marginal cost of quality improvements: the case of the UK electricity distribution companies.” Energy Economics, 34(5): 1498-1506 (DOI: 10.1016/j.eneco.2012.06.022)

Pollitt, M.G. (2012) “Lessons from the history of independent system operators in the energy sector.” Energy Policy, 47: 32-48 (DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2012.04.007)

Pollitt, M.G. (2012) “The role of policy in energy transitions: lessons from the energy liberalisation era.” Energy Policy, 50: 128-137 (DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2012.03.004)

Kelly, S., Crawford-Brown, D. and Pollitt, M.G. (2012) “Building performance evaluation and certification in the UK: is SAP fit for purpose?” Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 16(9): 6861-6878 (DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2012.07.018)

Pollitt, M.G. and Steer, S.J. (2012) “Economies of scale and scope in network industries: lessons for the UK water and sewerage sectors.” Utilities Policy, 21: 17-31 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jup.2011.12.004)

Kelly, S., Shipworth, M., Shipworth, D., Gentry, M., Wright, A., Pollitt, M., Crawford-Brown, D. and Lomas, K. (2013) “Predicting the diversity of internal temperatures from the English residential sector using panel methods.” Applied Energy, 102: 601-621 (DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2012.08.015)

Chawla, M. and Pollitt, M.G. (2013) “Energy-efficiency and environmental policies and income supplements in the UK: evolution and distributional impacts on domestic energy bills.” Economics of Energy and Environmental Policy, 2(1): 19-38 (DOI: 10.5547/2160-5890.2.1.2)

Brophy Haney, A. and Pollitt, M.G. (2013) “International benchmarking of electricity transmission by regulators: a contrast between theory and practice?” Energy Policy, 62: 267-281 (DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2013.07.042)

Brophy Haney, A. and Pollitt, M.G. (2013) “New models of public ownership in energy.” International Review of Applied Economics, 27(2): 174-192 (DOI: 10.1080/02692171.2012.734790)

Galán, J.E. and Pollitt, M.G. (2014) “Inefficiency persistence and heterogeneity in Colombian electricity utilities.” Energy Economics, 46: 31–44 (DOI: 10.1016/j.eneco.2014.08.024)

Anaya, K.L. and Pollitt, M.G. (2014) “Experience with smarter commercial arrangements for distributed wind generation.” Energy Policy, 71: 52-62 10.1016/j.enpol.2014.04.009)

Strbac, G., Pollitt, M., Konstantinidis, C.V., Konstantelos, I., Moreno, R., Newbery, D. and Green, R. (2014) “Electricity transmission arrangements in Great Britain: time for change?” Energy Policy, 73: 298-311 (DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2014.04.009)

Llorca, M., Orea, L. and Pollitt, M.G. (2014) “Using the latent class approach to cluster firms in benchmarking: an application to the US electricity transmission industry.” Operations Research Perspectives, 1(1): 6-17 (DOI: 10.1016/j.orp.2014.03.002)

Symeou, P.C. and Pollitt, M.G. (2014) “Fixed voice telephony in economies of different sizes: when industry policy meets technological change.” Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 86: 273-286 (DOI: 10.1016/j.techfore.2013.10.016)

Anaya, K.L. and Pollitt, M.G. (2015) “Options for allocating and releasing distribution system capacity: deciding between interruptible connections and firm DG connections.” Applied Energy, 144: 96-105 (DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.01.043)

Oseni, M.O. and Pollitt, M.G. (2015) “A firm-level analysis of outage loss differentials and self-generation: evidence from African business enterprises.” Energy Economics, 52(B): 277–286 (DOI: 10.1016/j.eneco.2015.11.008)

Jamasb, T. and Pollitt, M. (2015) “Why and how to subside energy R+D: lessons from the collapse and recovery of electricity innovation in the UK.” Energy Policy, 83: 197-205 (DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2015.01.041)

Anaya, K.L. and Pollitt, M.G. (2015) “Integrating distributed generation: regulation and trends in three leading countries.” Energy Policy, 85: 475–486 (DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2015.04.017)

Levi, P.G. and Pollitt, M.G. (2015) “Cost trajectories of low carbon electricity generation technologies in the UK: a study of cost uncertainty.” Energy Policy, 87: 48-59 (DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2015.08.003)

Lemon, M., Pollitt, M.G. and Steer, S. (2015) “Local energy policy and managing low carbon transition: the case of Leicester, UK.” Energy Strategy Reviews, 6: 57-63 (DOI: 10.1016/j.esr.2015.02.001)

Anaya, K.L. and Pollitt, M.G. (2015) “The role of distribution network operators in promoting cost-effective distributed generation: lessons from the United States of America for Europe.” Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 51: 484-496 (DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2015.05.046)

Castellano Ruz, F. and Pollitt, M.G. (2016) “Overcoming barriers to electrical energy storage: comparing California and Europe.” Competition and Regulation in Network Industries, 17(2): 123-150 (DOI: 10.1177/178359171601700202)

Oseni, M.O. and Pollitt, M.G. (2016) “The promotion of regional integration of electricity markets: lessons for developing countries.” Energy Policy, 88: 628–638 (DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2015.09.007)

Pollitt, M. (2016) “En busca de una ‘buena’ política energética: limitaciones sociales de las soluciones tecnológicas para los problemas energéticos y climatológicos.” Papeles de Energia, 1: 9-42

Pollitt, M. (2016) “In search of ‘good’ energy policy: the social limits to technological solutions to energy and climate problems.” Papeles de Energia, 1: 111-140

Pollitt, M.G. and Anaya, K.L. (2016) “Can current electricity markets cope with high shares of renewables? A comparison of approaches in Germany, the UK and the State of New York.” The Energy Journal, 37(Special Issue): 69-88 (DOI: 10.5547/01956574.37.SI2.mpol)

Greve, T. and Pollitt, M.G. (2017) “Determining the optimal length of regulatory guarantee: a length-of-contract auction.” The Economic Journal, 127(605): F325–F333 (DOI: 10.1111/ecoj.12405)

Anaya, K.L. and Pollitt, M.G. (2017) “Going smarter in the connection of distributed generation.” Energy Policy, 105: 608-617 (DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2017.01.036)

Anaya, K.L. and Pollitt, M.G. (2017) “Using stochastic frontier analysis to measure the impact of weather on the efficiency of electricity distribution businesses in developing economies.” European Journal of Operational Research, 263(3): 1078-1094 (DOI: 10.1016/j.ejor.2017.05.054)

Pollitt, M.G. (2017) “The economic consequences of Brexit: energy.” Oxford Review of Economic Policy, 33(S1): S134-S143 (DOI: 10.1093/oxrep/grx013)

Oseni, M.O. and Pollitt, M.G. (2017) “The prospects for smart energy prices: observations from 50 years of residential pricing for fixed line telecoms and electricity.” Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 70: 150–160 (DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2016.11.214)

Sidhu, A.S., Pollitt, M.G. and Anaya, K.L. (2018) “A social cost benefit analysis of grid-scale electrical energy storage projects: a case study.” Applied Energy, 212: 881-894 (DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2017.12.085)

Greve, T., Teng, F., Pollitt, M.G. and Strbac, G. (2018) “A system operator’s utility function for the frequency response market.” Applied Energy, 231: 562-569 (DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2018.09.088)

Pollitt, M.G. (2018) “Electricity network charging in the presence of distributed energy resources: principles, problems and solutions.” Economics of Energy and Environmental Policy, 7(1): 89-103 (DOI: 10.5547/2160-5890.7.1.mpol)

Richter, L.-L. and Pollitt, M.G. (2018) “Which smart electricity service contracts will consumers accept? The demand for compensation in a platform market.” Energy Economics, 72: 436-450 (DOI: 10.1016/j.eneco.2018.04.004)

Newbery, D., Pollitt, M.G., Ritz, R.A. and Strielkowski, W. (2018) “Market design for a high-renewables European electricity system.” Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 91: 695-707 (DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2018.04.025)

Rocha, M., Baddeley, M., Pollitt, M. and Weeks, M. (2019) “Addressing self-disconnection among prepayment energy consumers: a behavioural approach.” Energy Economics, 81: 273-286 (DOI: 10.1016/j.eneco.2019.03.025)

Liu, X.-Y., Pollitt, M.G., Xie, B.-C. and Liu, L.-Q. (2019) “Does environmental heterogeneity affect the productive efficiency of grid utilities in China?” Energy Economics, 83: 333-344 (DOI: 10.1016/j.eneco.2019.07.001)

Anaya, K.L. and Pollitt, M.G. (2019) “Storage business models: lessons for electricity from cloud data, frozen food and natural gas.” The Energy Journal, 40(SI): 409-432 (DOI: 10.5547/01956574.40.SI1.kana)

Küfeoğlu, S. and Pollitt, M.G. (2019) “The impact of PVs and EVs on domestic electricity network charges: a case study from Great Britain.” Energy Policy, 127: 412-424 (DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2018.12.012)

Pollitt, M.G. (2019) “A global carbon market?” Frontiers of Engineering Management, 6(1): 5-18 (DOI: 10.1007/s42524-019-0011-x)

Triebs, T.P. and Pollitt, M.G. (2019) “Objectives and incentives: evidence from the privatization of Great Britain’s power plants.” International Journal of Industrial Organization, 65: 1-29 (DOI: 10.1016/j.ijindorg.2018.12.003)

Genakos, G. and Pollitt, M. (2019) “Introduction to the special issue in ‘Celebrating 25 years of the EU Single Market’.” Review of Industrial Organization, 55(1): 1-4 (DOI: 10.1007/s11151-019-09690-w)

Pollitt, M.G. (2019) “The European single market in electricity: an economic assessment.” Review of Industrial Organization, 55(1): 63-87 (DOI: 10.1007/s11151-019-09682-w)

Ananya, K.L. and Pollitt, M.G. (2020) “Reactive power procurement: a review of current trends.” Applied Energy, 270: 114939 (DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2020.114939)

Dolphin, G., Pollitt, M. and Newbery, D. (2020) “The political economy of carbon pricing: a panel analysis.” Oxford Economic Papers, 72(2): 472-500 (DOI: 10.1093/oep/gpz042)

Anaya, K.L. and Pollitt, M.G. (2021) “The role of regulators in promoting the procurement of flexibility services within the electricity distribution system: a survey of seven leading countries.” Energies, 14(14): 4073 (DOI: 10.3390/en14144073)

Anaya, K.L. and Pollitt, M.G. (2021) “How to procure flexibility services within the electricity distribution system: lessons from an international review of innovation projects.” Energies, 14(15): 4475-4475 (DOI: 10.3390/en14154475)

Han, Y., Li, V.O.K., Lam, J.C.K. and Pollitt, M. (2021) “How BLUE is the sky? Estimating air qualities in Beijing during the Blue Sky Day period (2008–2012) by Bayesian Multi-task LSTM.” Environmental Science and Policy, 116: 69-77 (DOI: 10.1016/j.envsci.2020.10.015)

Pollitt, M.G. (2021) “Measuring the impact of electricity market reform in a Chinese context.” Energy and Climate Change, 2: 100044 (DOI: 10.1016/j.egycc.2021.100044)

Pollitt, M.G. and Ananya, K.L. (2021) “Competition in markets for ancillary services? The implications of rising distributed generation.” The Energy Journal, 42(Special issue) (DOI: 10.5547/01956574.42.SI1.mpol)

Pollitt, M.G. and Chyong, C.K. (2021) “Modelling net zero and sector coupling: lessons for European policy makers.” Economics of Energy and Environmental Policy, 10(2): 25-40 (DOI: 10.5547/2160-5890.10.2.mpol)

Pollitt, M. and Nillesen, P. (2021) “Ownership unbundling of electricity distribution networks.” Economics of Energy and Environmental Policy, 10(1) (DOI: 10.5547/2160-5890.10.1.pnil)

Ajayi, V., Anaya, K. and Pollitt, M. (2022) “Incentive regulation, productivity growth and environmental effects: the case of electricity networks in Great Britain.” Energy Economics, 115: 106354 (DOI: 10.1016/j.eneco.2022.106354)

Anaya, K.L. and Pollitt, M.G. (2022) “A social cost benefit analysis for the procurement of reactive power: the case of Power Potential.” Applied Energy, 312: 118512 (DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2022.118512)

Pollitt, M.G. (2022) “The further economic consequences of Brexit: energy.” Oxford Review of Economic Policy, 38(1): 165-178 (DOI: 10.1093/oxrep/grab044)

Pollitt, M.G. and Dolphin, G. (2022) “Should the EU ETS be extended to road transport and heating fuels?” Economics of Energy and Environmental Policy, 11(2) (DOI: 10.5547/2160-5890.11.1.mpol)

Giulietti, M., Anaya, K. and Pollitt, M. (2023) “Where next for the electricity distribution system operator? Evidence from a survey of European DSOs and National Regulatory Authorities.” Competition and Regulation in Network Industries, 23(4): 245-269 (DOI: 10.1177/17835917221139828)

Special issues of journals

Green, R. and Pollitt, M. (eds.) (2008) “Special issue in honor of Professor David M.G. Newbery.” The Energy Journal, 29(2)

Genakos, G. and Pollitt, M. (eds.) (2019) “Special issue on celebrating 25 years of the EU Single Market.” Review of Industrial Organization, 55(1)

Kiesling, L., Meeus, L. and Pollitt, M.G. (eds.) (2021) “Special issue on innovation, policy, and regulation in electricity markets.” Energies, 14(19)

Pollitt, M.G. (eds.) (2022) “Special issue on Chinese power sector reform.” Energy and Climate Change

Books, monographs, reports & case studies

Pollitt, M.G. (1995) Ownership and performance in electric utilities: the international evidence on privatization and efficiency. Oxford: Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.

Cook, J. and Pollitt, M. (1999) Corporate strategy in the global pharmaceutical industry: the case of SmithKline Beecham. Bedford: European Case Clearing House.

Jones, I., Pollitt, M. and Cook, J. (1999) Development of an effective corporate compliance programme: case study on SmithKline Beecham. Cambridge: ESRC Centre for Business Research.

Bergman, L., Pollitt, M. et al. (1999) Monitoring European deregulation: vol.2: A European market for electricity? London: Centre for Economic Policy Research.

Jones, I. and Pollitt, M. (eds.) (1999) The role of business ethics in economic performance. Basingstoke: Macmillan.

Tsuji, M., Berg, S. and Pollitt, M. (eds.) (2000) Private initiatives in infrastructure: priorities, incentives, and performance. Chiba, Japan: Institute of Developing Economies.

Tsuji, M., Berg, S. and Pollitt, M. (eds.) (2002) Private initiatives in infrastructure: priorities, incentives and performance. 2002 ed. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar.

Jones, I.W. and Pollitt, M.G. (eds.) (2002) Understanding how issues in business ethics develop. Houndsmill: Palgrave Macmillan.

Jamasb, T., Nuttall, W.J. and Pollitt, M.G. (eds.) (2006) Future electricity technologies and systems. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Pollitt, M. and Wolf, C. (2007) “Manila Water: privatising regulated services in a developing country.” European Case Clearing House (ECCH).

Jones, I.W., Pollitt, M. and Bek, D. (2007) Multinationals in their communities: a social capital approach to corporate citizenship projects. London: Palgrave Macmillan.

Grubb, M., Jamasb, T. and Pollitt, M. (eds.) (2008) Delivering the low-carbon electricity system: technologies, economics and policy. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Pollitt, M. (2010) “Oral evidence taken before the Energy and Climate Change Committee on Wednesday 1 April 2009, Ev 1-Ev 19.” House of Commons Energy and Climate Change Committee on The Future of Britain’s Electricity Networks, Second Report of Session 2009-10: vol.II, HC 194-II. London: HMSO.

Pollitt, M. (2010) “Memorandum submitted by Dr Michael Pollitt, ESRC Electricity Policy Research Group, Judge Business School, Ev 218-Ev 221.” House of Commons Energy and Climate Change Committee on The Future of Britain’s Electricity Networks, Second Report of Session 2009-10: vol.II, HC 194-II. London: HMSO.

Jamasb, T. and Pollitt, M.G. (eds.) (2011) The future of electricity demand: customers, citizens and loads. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Eyre, S. and Pollitt, M.G. (eds.) (2016) Competition and regulation in electricity markets. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar.

Ozawa, M., Chaplin, J., Pollitt, M., Reiner, D. and Warde, P. (2019) In search of good energy policy. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Pollitt, M.G. (2020) Reforming the Chinese electricity supply sector: lessons from global experience. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.

Glachant, J.-M., Joskow, P.L. and Pollitt, M.G. (eds.) (2021) Handbook on electricity markets. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar.

Book chapters

Jones, I. and Pollitt, M. (1998) “Conclusion.” In Jones, I. and Pollitt, M. (eds.): The role of business ethics in economic performance. Houndsmill: Macmillan, pp.211-218

Jones, I. and Pollitt, M. (1998) “Introduction.” In Jones, I. and Pollitt, M. (eds.): The role of business ethics in economic performance. Houndsmill: Macmillan, pp.1-20

Pollitt, M. (1999) “Issues in electricity market integration and liberalization.” In Vaitilingam, R. (ed.): Monitoring European deregulation: vol.2: A European market for electricity? London: Centre for Economic Policy Research, pp.27-86

Pollitt, M. (1999) “The survey of the liberalization of public enterprises in the UK since 1979.” In Kagami, M. and Tsuji, M. (eds.): Privatization, deregulation and institutional framework. Tokyo: Institute of Developing Economies, pp.120-169

Pollitt, M. (2000) “Declining role of the state in infrastructure investments in the UK.” In Tsuji, M., Berg, S. and Pollitt, M. (eds.): Private initiatives in infrastructure: priorities, incentives, and performance. Chiba, Japan: Institute of Developing Economies, pp.142-177

Pollitt, M., McDaniel, T. and Mani, S. (2000) “Summary of the UK team.” In Tsuji, M., Berg, S. and Pollitt, M. (eds.): Private initiatives in infrastructure: priorities, incentives, and performance. Chiba, Japan: Institute of Developing Economies, pp.121-141

Pollitt, M. (2002) “Declining role of the state in infrastructure investments in the UK.” In Tsuji, M., Berg, S. and Pollitt, M. (eds.): Private initiatives in infrastructure: priorities, incentives, and performance. 2002 ed. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar, pp.67-100

Berg, S.V., Pollitt, M. and Tsuji, M. (2002) “Introduction.” In Tsuji, M., Berg, S. and Pollitt, M. (eds.): Private initiatives in infrastructure: priorities, incentives, and performance. 2002 ed. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar

Berg, S.V., Pollitt, M. and Tsuji, M. (2002) “Conclusion.” In Tsuji, M., Berg, S. and Pollitt, M. (eds.): Private initiatives in infrastructure: priorities, incentives, and performance. 2002 ed. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar, pp.227

Jones, I.W. and Pollitt, M.G. (2002) “Understanding how issues in business ethics develop: introduction.” In Jones, I.W. and Pollitt, M.G. (eds.): Understanding how issues in business ethics develop. Houndsmill: Palgrave Macmillan, pp.1-13

Jones, I.W. and Pollitt, M.G. (2002) “Understanding how issues in business ethics develop: lessons for business.” In Jones, I.W. and Pollitt, M.G. (eds.): Understanding how issues in business ethics develop. Houndsmill: Palgrave Macmillan, pp.169-

Jones, I.W. and Pollitt, M.G. (2002) “Who influences debates in business ethics? An investigation into the development of corporate governance in the UK since 1990.” In Jones, I.W. and Pollitt, M.G. (eds.): Understanding how issues in business ethics develop. Houndsmill: Palgrave Macmillan, pp.14-68

Matsuura, K., Pollitt, M., Takada, R. and Tanaka, S. (2004) “Institutional restructuring in the Japanese economy since 1985.” In Perraton, J. and Clift, B. (eds.): Where are national capitalisms now? Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan, pp.133-153

Pollitt, M. (2005) “Learning from UK Private Finance Initiative experience.” In Hodge, G. and Greve, C. (eds.): The challenge of public-private partnerships: learning from international experience. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar, pp.207-230

Jamasb, T., Nuttall, W.J. and Pollitt, M.G. (2006) “New electricity technologies for a sustainable future.” In Jamasb, T., Nuttall, W.J. and Pollitt, M.G. (eds.): Future electricity technologies and systems. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, pp.1-23

Pollitt, M. (2008) “Liberalisation and regulation in electricity systems: how can we get the balance right?” In Sioshansi, F.P. (ed.): Competitive electricity markets: design, implementation and performance. Oxford: Elsevier.

Grubb, M., Jamasb, T. and Pollitt, M.G. (2008) “Low-carbon electricity sector for the UK: issues and options.” In Grubb, M., Jamasb, T. and Pollitt, M.G. (eds.): Delivering a low carbon electricity system. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, pp.1-28

Jamasb, T., Nuttall, W.J., Pollitt, M.G. and Maratou, A. (2008) “Technologies for a low-carbon electricity system: an assessment of the UK’s issues and options.” In Grubb, M., Jamasb, T. and Pollitt, M.G. (eds.): Delivering a low carbon electricity system. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, pp.64-99

Pollitt, M. and Bailek, J. (2008) “Electricity network investment and regulation for a low carbon future.” In Grubb, M., Jamasb, T. and Pollitt, M.G. (eds.): Delivering a low carbon electricity system. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, pp.183-206

Grubb, M., Jamasb, T. and Pollitt, M.G. (2008) “A low-carbon electricity sector for the UK: what can be done and how much will it cost?” In Grubb, M., Jamasb, T. and Pollitt, M.G. (eds.): Delivering a low carbon electricity system. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, pp.462-497

Green, R., Lorenzoni, A., Pérez, Y. and Pollitt, M. (2009) “Policy assessment and good practices.” In: Glachant, J.-M. and L´vêque, F. (eds.) Electricity reform in Europe – towards a single energy market. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar, pp.172-205

Pollitt, M. (2010) “UK renewable energy policy since privatisation.” In: Mozelle, B., Padilla, J. and Schmalensee, R. (eds.) Harnessing renewable energy in electric power systems: theory, practice, policy. Washington DC: RFF Press, pp.251-282

Pollitt, M. (2011) “Green values in communities: how and why to engage individuals with decarbonization targets.” In: Pitelis, C.N., Keenan, J. and Pryce, V. (eds.) Green business, green values, and sustainability. New York and Oxford: Routledge, pp.67-80

Jamasb, T., Platchkov, L.M. and Pollitt, M.G. (2011) “Introduction and overview of the chapters.” In: Jamasb, T. and Pollitt, M.G. (eds.) The future of electricity demand: customers, citizens and loads. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, pp.1-16.

Platchkov, L.M. and Pollitt, M.G. (2011) “The economics of energy (and electricity) demand.” In: Jamasb, T. and Pollitt, M.G. (eds.) The future of electricity demand: customers, citizens and loads. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, pp.17-47

Brophy Haney, A., Jamasb, T. and Pollitt, M.G. (2011) “Smart metering: technology, economics and international experience.” In: Jamasb, T. and Pollitt, M.G. (eds.) The future of electricity demand: customers, citizens and loads. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, pp.161-184

Kelly, S. and Pollitt, M.G. (2011) “The local dimension of energy.” In: Jamasb, T. and Pollitt, M.G. (eds.) The future of electricity demand: customers, citizens and loads. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, pp.249-279

Brophy Haney, A., Jamasb, T., Platchkov, L.M. and Pollitt, M.G. (2011) “Demand-side management strategies and the residential sector: lessons from the international experience.” In: Jamasb, T. and Pollitt, M.G. (eds.) The future of electricity demand: customers, citizens and loads. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, pp.337-378

Jamasb, T. and Pollitt, M.G. (2011) “Concluding reflections on future active networks and the demand-side for electricity.” In: Jamasb, T. and Pollitt, M.G. (eds.) The future of electricity demand: customers, citizens and loads. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, pp.464-468

Pollitt, M.G. and Shaorshadze, I. (2013) “The role of behavioural economics in energy and climate policy.” In: Fouquet, R. (ed.) Handbook on energy and climate change. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar, pp.523-546

Nillesen, P., Pollitt, M. and Witteler, E. (2014) “New utility business model: a global view.” In: Sioshani, F.P. (ed.) Distributed generation and its implications for the utility industry. Oxford: Academic Press, pp.33-47

Pollitt, M. (2015) “What do theologians need to know about economics?” In: Kidwell, J. and Doherty, S. (eds.) Theology and economics: a Christian vision of the common good. New York: Palgrave Macmillan, pp.27-45

Pollitt, M.G. (2016) “The future of electricity network regulation: the policy perspective.” In: Finger, M. and Jaag, C. (eds.) The Routledge companion to network industries. Oxford: Routledge, pp.169-182

Nillesen, P. and Pollitt, M. (2016) “New business models for utilities to meet the challenge of the energy transition.” In: Sioshansi, F.P. (ed.) The future of utilities: utilities of the future: how technological innovations in distributed energy resources will reshape the electric power sector. Oxford: Elsevier, pp.283-301

Eyre, S. and Pollitt, M.G. (2016) “Introduction.” In: Eyre, S. and Pollitt, M.G. (eds.) Competition and regulation in electricity markets. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar, pp.xiii-xxxv

Pollitt, M. (2016) “The socio-economics of the smart grid – an introduction.” In: Liu, C.-C., McArthur, S. and Lee, S.-J. (eds.) Smart grid handbook. Chichester: John Wiley and Sons, 1529-1536

Weiller, C.M. and Pollitt, M.G. (2016) “Platform markets and energy services.” In: Liu, C.-C., McArthur, S. and Lee, S.-J. (eds.) Smart grid handbook. Chichester: John Wiley and Sons, pp.1597-1620

Pollitt, M.G. (2017) “David Michael Garrood Newbery (1943–).” In: Cord, R.A. (ed.) The Palgrave companion to Cambridge economics. London: Palgrave Macmillan, pp.1131-1149

Ozawa, M., Chaplin, J., Pollitt, M., Reiner, D. and Warde, P. (2019) “Introduction.” In: Ozawa, M., Chaplin, J., Pollitt, M., Reiner, D. and Warde, P. (eds.) In search of good energy policy. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, pp.1-22

Ozawa, M. and Pollitt, M. (2019) “Introduction to multidisciplinary approaches’.” In: Ozawa, M., Chaplin, J., Pollitt, M., Reiner, D. and Warde, P. (eds.) In search of good energy policy. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, pp.275-281

Lam, J.C.K., Han, Y., Wang, S., Li, V.O.K., Pollitt, M. and Warde, P. (2019) “A comparative study of air pollution trends in historical London and contemporary Beijing.” In: Ozawa, M., Chaplin, J., Pollitt, M., Reiner, D. and Warde, P. (eds.) In search of good energy policy. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, pp.282-304

Ozawa, M., Chaplin, J., Pollitt, M., Reiner, D. and Warde, P. (2019) “Responses and final thoughts.” In: Ozawa, M., Chaplin, J., Pollitt, M., Reiner, D. and Warde, P. (eds.) In search of good energy policy. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, pp.336-350

Glachant, J.-M., Joskow, P.L. and Pollitt, M.G. (2021) “Introduction.” In: Glachant, J.-M., Joskow, P.L. and Pollitt, M.G. (eds.) Handbook on electricity markets. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar, pp.1-11

Pollitt, M.G. (2021) “The future design of the electricity market.” In: Glachant, J.-M., Joskow, P.L. and Pollitt, M.G. (eds.) Handbook on electricity markets. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar, pp.428-442

Pollitt, M. (2022) “Moral drivers and lenses: policy, economy, faith and climate change.” In: Dahlan, M.R., Lastra, R.M. and Rochette, G. (eds.) Research handbook on energy, law and ethics. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar, pp.28-42

Conference papers

Green, R., Lorenzoni, A., Perez, Y. and Pollitt, M. (2005) “Policy assessment and good practices.” In: Sustainable Energy Specific Support Assessment (SESSA) (ed.) Conference on implementing the internal market of electricity: proposals and timetables, 9 September 2005, Brussels, Belgium.

Pollitt, M., Jones, I. and Bek, D. (2007) “Multinationals in their communities: a social capital approach to corporate citizenship projects.” In: Ain’t misbehaving? Organisations, ethics and misbehaviour: European Business Ethics Network UK (EBEN UK) Annual Conference, 12-13 Apr 2007, Gloucester, UK.

Cruzat, C., Anaya, K., Pollitt, M.G. and Williams, R. (2022) “Impact of flexibility services implementation on power network constraint management.” In: IEEE Mediterranean Electrotechnical Conference (MELECON) (21st), 14-16 June 2022, Palermo, Italy. (DOI: 10.1109/MELECON53508.2022.9842934)

Working papers

Pollitt, M. (1994) “Productive efficiency in electricity transmission and distribution systems.” Oxford Applied Economics Discussion Papers, No.161. Oxford: University of Oxford

Pollitt, M.G. (1994) “Technical efficiency in electrical power plants.” Cambridge Working Papers in Economics No.9422. Cambridge: Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge. 

Pollitt, M.G. (1995) “Ownership and efficiency in nuclear power production.” Cambridge Working Papers in Economics, No.9518. Cambridge: Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge.

Jones, I.W. and Pollitt, M.G. (1995) “Economics, ethics and unfair competition.” ESRC Centre for Business Research Working Papers, No.22. Cambridge: University of Cambridge. 

Newbery, D.M. and Pollitt, M.G. (1996) “The restructuring and privatisation of the CEGB: was it worth it?” Cambridge Working Papers in Economics, No.9607. Cambridge: Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge. 

Pollitt, M.G. (1997) “The restructuring and privatisation of the electricity supply industry in Northern Ireland: will it be worth it?” Cambridge Working Papers in Economics, No.9701. Cambridge: Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge. 

Pollitt, M. (1999) “Survey of the liberalisation of public enterprises in the UK since 1979.” Applied Economics Department Working Papers, No.1999/1. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Matsuura, K., Pollitt, M., Takada, R. and Tanaka, S. (1999) “Institutional restructuring in the Japanese economy 1985-1996.” ESRC Centre for Business Research Working Papers, No.115. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Jones, I. and Pollitt, M. (1999) “Putting values into action in business: a study of the development of an ‘integrity’ value at SmithKline Beecham.” ESRC Centre for Business Research Working Papers, No.121. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Jones, I. and Pollitt, M. (1999) “The development of ethical issues facing boards of directors: a model with implications.” ESRC Centre for Business Research Working Papers, No.151. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Pollitt, M.G. (2000) “The declining role of the state in infrastructure investments in the UK.” Cambridge Working Papers in Economics, No.2000/1. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Domah, P. and Pollitt, M. (2000) “The restructuring and privatisation of electricity distribution and supply businesses in England and Wales: a social cost benefit analysis.” Applied Economics Department Working Papers, No.2000/7. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Jamasb, T. and Pollitt, M. (2001) “Benchmarking and regulation of electricity transmission and distribution utilities: lessons from international experience.” Applied Economics Department Working Papers, No.2001/1. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Pollitt, M. and Smith, A.S.J. (2001) “The restructuring and privatisation of British Rail: was it really that bad?” Applied Economics Department Working Papers, No.2001/18. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Jones, I.W., Nyland, C. and Pollitt, M. (2001) “How do multinationals build social capital? Evidence from South Africa.” ESRC Centre for Business Research Working Papers, No.220. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Jones, I.W. and Pollitt, M. (2001) “Who influences debates in business ethics? An investigation into the development of corporate governance in the UK since 1990.” ESRC Centre for Business Research Working Papers, No.221. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Hattori, T., Jamasb, T. and Pollitt, M.G. (2002) “Relative performance of UK and Japanese electricity distribution systems 1985-1998: lessons for incentive regulation.” Cambridge Working Papers in Economics, No.0212. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Domah, P., Pollitt, M. and Stern, J. (2002) “Modelling the costs of electricity regulation: evidence of human resource constraints in developing countries.” Applied Economics Department Working Papers, No.2002/29. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Jones, I.W., Nyland, C.M. and Pollitt, M.G. (2002) “How do multinationals build social capital? Evidence from Mexico.” ESRC Centre for Business Research Working Papers, No.249. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Jamasb, T., Nillesen, P. and Pollitt, M. (2003) “Strategic behaviour under regulation benchmarking.” Applied Economics Department Working Papers, No.2003/12. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Jones, I. and Pollitt, M. (2003) “Understanding how issues in corporate governance develop: Cadbury Report to Higgs Review.” ESRC Centre for Business Research Working Papers, No.277. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Pollitt, M.G. (2004) “Electricity reform in Chile: lessons for developing countries.” Cambridge Working Papers in Economics, No.0448. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Pollitt, M.G. (2004) “Electricity reform in Argentina: lessons for developing countries.” Cambridge Working Papers in Economics, No.0449. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Jamasb, T.J. and Pollitt, M.G. (2004) “Electricity market reform in the European Union: review of progress towards liberalisation and integration.” Cambridge Working Papers in Economics, No.0471. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Jamasb, T., Mota, R., Newbery, D. and Pollitt, M. (2004) “Electricity sector reform in developing countries: a survey of empirical evidence on determinants and performance.” Cambridge Working Papers in Economics, No.0439. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Nillesen, P.H.L. and Pollitt, M.G. (2004) “The consequences for consumer welfare of the 2001-2003 electricity distribution price review in the Netherlands.” Cambridge Working Papers in Economics, No.0446. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Jamasb, T., Newbery, D. and Pollitt, M. (2004) “Core indicators for determinants and performance of electricity sector in developing countries.” Cambridge Working Papers in Economics, No.0438. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Giannakis, D., Jamasb, T. and Pollitt, M. (2004) “Benchmarking and incentive regulation of quality of service: an application to the UK electricity distribution utilities.” Cambridge Working Papers in Economics, No.0408. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Jones, I., Nyland, C.M. and Pollitt, M. (2004) “Multinationals in developing communities: EU multinationals in Poland.” ESRC Centre for Business Research Working Papers, No.285. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Jamasb, T. and Pollitt, M. (2005) “Deregulation and R&D in network industries: the case of the electricity industry.” Cambridge Working Papers in Economics, No.0533. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Growitsch, C., Jamasb, T. and Pollitt, M. (2005) “Quality of service, efficiency and scale in network industries: an analysis of European electricity distribution.” Cambridge Working Papers in Economics, No.0538. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Bek, D., Jones, I.W. and Pollitt, M.G. (2005) “How do multinationals build social capital: Diageo’s corporate citizenship programme.” Centre for Business Research Working Papers, No.302. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Jamasb, T., Neuhoff, K., Newbery, D., and Pollitt, M. (2005) “Long-term framework for electricity distribution access, report prepared and commissioned by Ofgem.” Electricity Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.05/07. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Jamasb, T., Nuttall, W.J., and Pollitt, M.G. (2005) “New electricity technologies for a sustainable future.” Electricity Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.05/12. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Jamasb, T., Mota, R., Newbery, D. and Pollitt, M. (2005) “Electricity sector reform in developing countries: a survey of empirical evidence on determinants and performance.” World Bank Policy Research Working Paper Series, No.3549. Washington, DC: World Bank.

Jamasb, T., Newbery, D. and Pollitt, M. (2005) “Core indicators for determinants and performance of the electricity sector in developing countries.” World Bank Policy Research Working Paper Series, No.3599. Washington, DC: World Bank.

Green, R., Lorenzoni, A., Perez, Y. and Pollitt, M. (2006) “Benchmarking electricity liberalisation in Europe.” Electricity Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.EPRG 06/09. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Jones, I., Pollitt, M. and Bek, D. (2006) “Multinationals in their communities: a social capital approach to corporate citizenship projects.” Centre for Business Research Working Papers, No.337. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Jamasb, T. and Pollitt, M. (2007) “Incentive regulation of electricity distribution networks: lessons of experience from Britain.”Electricity Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.0701. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Kwoka, J. and Pollitt, M. (2007) “Industry restructuring, mergers and efficiency: evidence from electric power.” Electricity Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.0708. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Yang, H. and Pollitt, M. (2007) “Incorporating both undesirable outputs and uncontrollable variables into DEA: the performance of Chinese coal-fired power plants.” Electricity Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.0712. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Yu, W., Jamasb, T. and Pollitt, M. (2007) “Incorporating the price of quality in efficiency analysis: the case of electricity distribution regulation in the UK.” Electricity Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.0713. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Pollitt, M. (2007) “The arguments for and against ownership unbundling of energy transmission.” Electricity Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.0714. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Yang, H. and Pollitt, M. (2007) “Incorporating undesirable outputs into Malmquist TFP index: environmental performance growth of Chinese coal-fired power plants.” Electricity Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.0716. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Yang, H. and Pollitt, M. (2007) “Distinguishing weak and strong disposability among undesirable outputs in DEA: the example of the environmental efficiency of Chinese coal-fired power plants.” Electricity Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.0717. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Jamasb, T. and Pollitt, M. (2007) “Reference models and incentive regulation of electricity distribution networks: an evaluation of Sweden’s Network Performance Assessment Model (NPAM).” Electricity Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.0718. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Pollitt, M. and Bialek, J. (2007) “Electricity network investment and regulation for a low carbon future.” Electricity Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.0721. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Pollitt, M. (2007) “Liberalisation and regulation in electricity systems: how can we get the balance right?” Electricity Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.0724. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Pollitt, M. (2007) “Evaluating the evidence on electricity reform: lessons for the South East Europe (SEE) market.” Electricity Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.0725. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Symeou, P.C. and Pollitt, M.G. (2007) “Telecomunications in small economies: the impact of liberalization and alternative technologies on universal service.” Cambridge Judge Business School Working Papers, No.19/2007. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Jamasb, T., Pollitt, M.G. and Triebs, T. (2008) “Productivity and efficiency of US gas transmission companies: a European regulatory perspective.” Electricity Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.0806. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Pollitt, M.G. (2008) “The future of electricity (and gas) regulation.” Electricity Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.0811. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Nillesen, P. and Pollitt, M.G. (2008) “Using regulatory benchmarking techniques to set company performance targets: the case of US electricity.” Electricity Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.0817. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Kwoka, J., Ozturk, S. and Pollitt, M.G. (2008) “Divestiture policy and operating efficiency in U.S. electric power distribution.” Electricity Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.0819. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Nillesen, P. and Pollitt, M.G. (2008) “Ownership unbundling in electricity distribution: empirical evidence from New Zealand.” Electricity Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.0820. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Yu, W., Jamasb, T. and Pollitt, M. (2008) “Does weather explain the cost and quality? An analysis of UK electricity distribution companies.” Electricity Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.0827. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Wolf, C. and Pollitt, M. (2008) “Privatising national oil companies: assessing the impact on firm performance.” Cambridge Judge Business School Working Papers, No.02/2008. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Jamasb, T. and Pollitt, M. (2009) “Electricity sector liberalisation and innovation: an analysis of the UK patenting activities.” Electricity Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.0901. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Yu, W. and Pollitt, M. (2009) “Does liberalisation cause more electricity blackouts? Evidence from a global study of newspaper reports.” Electricity Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.0902. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Haney, A.B., Jamasb, T. and Pollitt. M.G. (2009) “Smart metering and electricity demand: technology, economics and international experience.” Electricity Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.0903. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Wolf, C. and Pollitt, M.G. (2009) “The welfare implications of oil privatisation: a cost-benefit analysis of Norway’s Statoil.” Electricity Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.0905. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Pollitt, M.G. (2009) “Electricity liberalisation in the European Union: a progress report.” Electricity Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.0929. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Kelly, S. and Pollitt, M. (2009) “Making combined heat and power district heating (CHP-DH) networks in the United Kingdom economically viable: a comparative approach.” Electricity Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.0925. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Pollitt, M.G. and Stern, J. (2009) “Human resource constraints for electricity regulation in developing countries: has anything changed?” Cambridge Working Papers in Economics, No.0910. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Pollitt, M.G. (2009) “Does electricity (and heat) network regulation have anything to learn from fixed line telecoms regulation?” Cambridge Working Papers in Economics, No.0914. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Haney, A. and Pollitt, M.G. (2009) “Efficiency analysis of energy networks: an international survey of regulators.” Cambridge Working Papers in Economics, No.0915. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Haney, A.B., Jones, I.W. and Pollitt, M.G. (2009) “UK retailers and climate change: the role of partnership in climate strategies.” Electricity Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.0928. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Affuso, L., Angeriz, A. and Pollitt, M. (2009) “Impact of privatisation on the efficiency of train operation in Britain.” Centre for Globalisation Research Working Papers, No.28. London: Queen Mary, University of London.

Pollitt, M. (2010) “Green values in communities: how and why to engage individuals with decarbonisation targets.” Centre for Business Research Working Papers, No.398. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Pollitt, M.G. (2010) “UK renewable energy policy since privatisation.” Electricity Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1002. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Haney, A.B. and Pollitt, M.G. (2010) “Exploring the determinants of ‘best practice’ in network regulation: the case of the electricity industry.” Electricity Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1012. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Jamasb, T., Orea, L. and Pollitt, M.G. (2010) “Weather factors and performance of network utilities: a methodology and application to electricity distribution.” Electricity Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1020. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Triebs, T.P. and Pollitt, M.G. (2010) “Is privatization enough? Finding performance breaks for UK power plants.” Electricity Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1021. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Jamasb, T., Orea, L. and Pollitt, M.G. (2010) “Estimating marginal cost of quality improvements: the case of the UK electricity distribution companies.” Electricity Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1027. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Haney, A.B. and Pollitt, M.G. (2010) “New models of public ownership in energy.” Electricity Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1030. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Haney, A.B., Jamasb, T., Platchkov, L.M. and Pollitt, M.G. (2010) “Demand-side management strategies and the residential sector: lessons from international experience.” Electricity Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1034. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Kelly, S. and Pollitt, M. (2011) “The local dimension of energy.” Electricity Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1103. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Platchkov, L.M. and Pollitt, M.G. (2011) “Economics of energy (and electricity) demand.” Electricity Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1116. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Platchkov, L., Pollitt, M.G., Reiner, D. and Shaorshadze, I. (2011) “2010 EPRG public opinion survey: policy preferences and energy saving measures.” Electricity Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1122. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Pollitt, M.G. and Steer, S.J. (2011) “Economies of scale and scope in network industries: lessons for the UK water and sewerage sectors.” Electricity Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1124. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Pollitt, M.G. (2011) “Lessons from the history of independent system operators in the energy sector, with applications to the water sector.” Electricity Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1125. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Pollitt, M.G. (2012) “The role of policy in energy transitions: lessons from the energy liberalisation era.” Electricity Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1208. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Kelly, S., Pollitt, M. and Crawford-Brown, D. (2012) “Building performance evaluation and certification in the UK: a critical review of SAP?” Electricity Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1219. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Greve, T. and Pollitt, M.G. (2012) “Designing electricity transmission auctions: an introduction to the relevant literature.” Electricity Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1221. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Haney, A.B. and Pollitt, M.G. (2012) “International benchmarking of electricity transmission by regulators: theory and practice.” Electricity Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1226. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Chawla, M. and Pollitt, M.G. (2012) “Energy-efficiency and environmental policies and income supplements in the UK: their evolution and distributional impact in relation to domestic energy bills.” Electricity Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1227. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Anaya, K.L. and Pollitt, M. (2013) “Understanding best practice regarding interruptible connections for wind generation: lessons from national and international experience.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1309. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Llorca, M., Orea, L. and Pollitt, M. (2013) “Efficiency and environmental factors in the US electricity transmission industry.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1310. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Lemon, M., Pollitt, M., and Steer, S.J. (2013) “Local energy policy and managing low carbon transition: the case of Leicester.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1314. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Anaya, K.L. and Pollitt, M.G. (2013) “Finding the optimal approach for allocating and realising distribution system capacity: deciding between interruptible connections and firm DG connections.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1320. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Greve, T. and Pollitt, M.G. (2013) “Network procurement auctions.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1324. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Greve, T. and Pollitt, M.G. (2013) “Determining the optimal length of regulatory guarantee: a length-of-contract auction.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1325. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Oseni, M.O. and Pollitt, M.G. (2013) “The economic costs of unsupplied electricity: evidence from backup generation among African firms.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1326. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Oseni, M.O., Pollitt, M.G., Reiner, D.M., Richter, L.-L., Chyong, K. and Baddeley, M. (2013) “2013 EPRG public opinion survey: smart energy – attitudes and behaviours.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1327. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Rocha, M., Baddeley, M. and Pollitt, M.G. (2013) “Addressing self-disconnection among prepayment energy consumers: a behavioural approach.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1328. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Weiller, C.M. and Pollitt, M.G. (2014) “Platform markets and energy services.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1334. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Galán, J.E. and Pollitt, M.G. (2014) “Inefficiency persistence and heterogeneity in Colombian electricity distribution utilities.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1403. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Anaya, K.L. and Pollitt, M.G. (2014) “Does weather have an impact on electricity distribution efficiency? Evidence from South America.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1404. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Oseni, M.O. and Pollitt, M. (2014) “Institutional arrangements for the promotion of regional integration of electricity markets: international experience.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1408. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Anaya, K. and Pollitt, M. (2014) “The role of distribution network operators in promoting cost-effective distributed generation: lessons from the United States for Europe.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1422. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Anaya, K. and Pollitt, M. (2014) “Integrating distributed generation: regulation and trends in three leading countries.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1423. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Levi, P. and Pollitt, M. (2015) “Cost trajectories of low carbon electricity generation technologies in the UK: a study of cost uncertainty.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1501. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Anaya, K.L. and Pollitt, M. (2015) “Distributed generation: opportunities for distribution network operators, wider society and generators.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1510. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Pollitt, M. and Anaya, K. (2015) “Can current electricity markets cope with high shares of renewables? A comparison of approaches in Germany, the UK and the State of New York.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1519. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Pollitt, M. (2015) “In search of ‘good’ energy policy: the social limits to technological solutions to energy and climate problems.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1520. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Pollitt, M.G. (2015) “A global carbon market?” MIT Center for Energy & Environmental Policy Research (CEEPR) Working Papers, No.2015-016. Cambridge, MA: MIT.

Triebs, T. and Pollitt, M. (2015) “The direct costs and benefits of US electric utility divestitures.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1525. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Pollitt, M.G. (2016) “A global carbon market?” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1608. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Oseni, M.O. and Pollitt, M.G. (2016) “The prospects for smart energy prices: observations from 50 years of residential pricing for fixed line telecoms and electricity.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1611. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Greve, T. and Pollitt, M. (2016) “A VCG auction for electricity storage.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1613. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Ruz, F.C. and Pollitt, M.G. (2016) “Overcoming barriers to electrical energy storage: comparing California and Europe.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1614. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Richter, L.-L. and Pollitt, M. (2016) “Which smart electricity services contracts will consumers accept? The demand for compensation in a platform market.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1616. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Pollitt, M. (2016) “Electricity network charging for flexibility.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1623. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Greve, T., Patsios, C., Pollitt, M.G. and Taylor, P. (2016) “Economic zones for future complex power systems.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1625. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Dolphin, G., Pollitt, M. and Newbery, D. (2016) “The political economy of carbon pricing: a panel analysis.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1627. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Greve, T. and Pollitt, M. (2016) “A future auction mechanism for distributed generation.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1629. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Pollitt, M. (2017) “The economic consequences of Brexit: energy.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1702. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Pollitt, M., Yang, C.-H. and Chen, H. (2017) “Reforming the Chinese electricity supply sector: lessons from international experience.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1704. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Jones, I.W. and Pollitt, M.G. (2016) “How UK banks are changing their corporate culture and practice following the financial crisis of 2007-08.” Centre for Business Research Working Papers, No.482. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Sidhu, A.S., Pollitt, M.G. and Anaya, K.L. (2017) “A social cost benefit analysis of grid-scale electrical energy storage projects: evaluating the smarter network storage project.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1710. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Newbery, D., Pollitt, M., Ritz, R. and Strielkowski, W. (2017) “Market design for a high-renewables European electricity system.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1711. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Greve, T., Teng, F., Pollitt, M., Strbac, G. (2017) “A system operator’s utility function for the frequency response market.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1713. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Kim, S.W., Pollitt, M.G., Jin, Y.G., Kim, J. and Yoon, Y.T. (2017) “Contractual framework for the devolution of system balancing responsibility from the transmission system operator to distribution system operators.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1715. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Anaya, K. and Pollitt, M. (2017) “Regulating the electricity system operator: lessons for Great Britain from around the world.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1718. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Dolphin, G. and Pollitt, M. (2018) “International spillovers and carbon pricing policies.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1802. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Anaya, K. and Pollitt, M. (2018) “Storage business models: lessons for electricity from natural gas, cloud data and frozen food.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1804. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Pollitt, M., Yang, C. and Chen, H. (2018) “Restructuring the Chinese electricity supply sector: an assessment of the market pilot in Guangdong Province.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1807. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Küfeoğlu, S. and Pollitt, M. (2018) “The impact of PVs and EVs on domestic electricity network charges: a case study from Great Britain.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1814. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Pollitt, M. (2018) “the european single market in electricity: an economic assessment.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1815. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Kufeoglu, S., Pollitt, M. and Anaya, K. (2018) “Electric power distribution in the world: today and tomorrow.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1826. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Anaya, K. and Pollitt, M. (2018) “Reactive power procurement: lessons from three leading countries.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1829. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Pollitt, M. and Dale, L. (2018) “Restructuring the Chinese electricity supply sector – how industrial electricity prices are determined in a liberalized power market: lessons from Great Britain.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1839. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Nillesen, P. and Pollitt, M. (2019) “Ownership unbundling of electricity distribution networks.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1905. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Han, Y., Li, V.O.K., Lam, J.K.C. and Pollitt, M. (2019) “How BLUE is the sky? Estimating the air quality data in Beijing during the Blue Sky Day Period (2008-2012) by the Bayesian LSTM approach.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1912. Cambridge: University of Cambridge

Chyong, C.K., Pollitt, M. and Cruise, R. (2019) “Can wholesale electricity prices support ‘subsidy-free’ generation investment in Europe?” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1919. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Küfeoğlu, S., Liu, G., Anaya, K. and Pollitt, M.G. (2019) “Digitalisation and new business models in energy sector.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1920. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Newbery, D., Pollitt, M., Reiner, D. and Taylor, S. (2019) “Financing low-carbon generation in the UK: the hybrid RAB model.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1926. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Pollitt, M.G. and Anaya, K.L. (2019) “Competition in markets for ancillary services? The implications of rising distributed generation.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1928. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Rossetto, F., Grossi, L. and Pollitt, M.G. (2019) “Assessing market power in the Italian electricity market: a synthetic supply approach.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.1930. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Dolphin, G. and Pollitt, M. (2020) “Identifying innovative actors in the electricity supply industry using machine learning: an application to UK patent data.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.2004. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Xie, B.-C., Xu, J. and Pollitt, M.G. (2020) “What effect has the 2015 power market reform had on power prices in China? Evidence from Guangdong and Zhejiang.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.2010. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Ajayi, V.,  Dolphin, G., Anaya, K. and Pollitt, M. (2020) “The productivity puzzle in network industries: evidence from the energy sector.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.2021. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Xu, J., Pollitt, M.G., Xie, B.-C. and Yang, C-H. (2020) “China’s energy law draft and the reform of its electricity supply sector.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.2028. Cambridge: University of Cambridge. 

Pollitt, M.G. (2021) “Measuring the impact of electricity market reform in a Chinese context.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.2111. Cambridge: University of Cambridge. 

Pollitt, M.G. and Dolphin, G. (2021) “Should the EU ETS be extended to road transport and heating fuels?” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.2119. Cambridge: University of Cambridge. 

Pollitt, M. (2021) “The further economic consequences of Brexit: energy.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.2120. Cambridge: University of Cambridge. 

Anaya, K.L. and Pollitt, M.G. (2021) “An evaluation of a local reactive power market: the case of Power Potential.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.2124. Cambridge: University of Cambridge. 

Ajayi, V., Anaya, K. and Pollitt, M. (2021) “Incentive regulation, productivity growth and environmental effects: the case of electricity networks in Great Britain.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.2126. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Anaya, K.L., Giulietti, M. and Pollitt, M.G. (2022) “Where next for the electricity distribution system operator? Evidence from a survey of European DSOs and National Regulatory Authorities.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.2201. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Li, T., Gao, C., Pollitt, M.G., Chen, T. and Ming, H. (2022) “Measuring the effects of power system reform in Jiangsu province, China from the perspective of social cost benefit analysis.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.2213. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Ajayi, V. and Pollitt, M.G. (2022) “Changing times: incentive regulation, corporate reorganisations and productivity in Great Britain’s gas networks.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.2214. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Ajayi, V. and Pollitt, M.G. (2022) “Green growth and net zero policy in the UK: some conceptual and measurement issues.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.2215. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

Hameed, Z., Pollitt, M., Kattuman, P. and Traeholt, C. (2022) “Frequency markets and the problem of predictability.” Energy Policy Research Group Working Papers, No.2220. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.

No ‘blank cheque’ for Energy Price Guarantee outlays, says Cambridge paper 20 September 2022

British taxpayers ‘deserve an accounting’ of energy cap spending including whether it stimulates long-term UK energy investment, says new paper from Energy…

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Public or private energy? 10 March 2022

Renationalisation is not the solution to the current supply and pricing issues in the energy market, Professor Michael Pollitt of Cambridge Judge…

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Experts on developing a sustainable future at Cambridge Judge Business School 5 November 2021

Our faculty and leaders at Cambridge Judge Business School can offer expert opinion on developing a sustainable future. Please note: If you…

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Flexible energy markets 8 September 2021

How can regulators better support the trend toward intermittent renewable energy connected to lower voltage distribution networks in order to prevent network…

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Climate targets 19 January 2021

Extending EU Emissions Trading System to buildings and transport will require measures to protect the most vulnerable consumers, says report co-authored by…

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Looking at 2021 5 January 2021

Cambridge Judge faculty talk about what to expect in 2021 in areas ranging from manufacturing to the workplace to the arts. Predictions…

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Green economy? 24 November 2020

It is 'wishful thinking' that the UK will benefit disproportionately from new environmentally oriented policies, most of which create few jobs, says…

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Online alumni festival 14 September 2020

Eight faculty members from Cambridge Judge Business School to present at the 30th Alumni Festival of the University of Cambridge 17-26 September.…

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Cambridge Zero 4 December 2019

The new Cambridge Zero initiative of the University of Cambridge will generate ideas to help shape a sustainable future. David Reiner and…

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Opinion piece: Labour plan to renationalise the UK energy networks is a bad idea 2 December 2019

Why renationalising the UK energy system would not advance the country’s climate and energy goals. By Professor Michael Pollitt, Professor of Business…

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In search of good energy policy 1 July 2019

Energy policy debates usually revolve around science and technology, but a new book co-edited by Michael Pollitt and David Reiner of Cambridge…

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Energy & energy policy (The Cambridge Judge Business Debate podcast series) 4 February 2019

A 'tough sell': why it is so difficult to address climate change on a global scale. L-R: Michael Kitson, David Reiner, Michael…

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Industrial policy (The Cambridge Judge Business Debate podcast series) 15 August 2018

The financial crisis has revived the notion of industrial policy in the UK. But how is it different today from the 'discredited'…

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Two Cambridge Judge academics win Research Impact Awards 18 May 2018

Professor Michael Pollitt and Professor Paul Tracey of Cambridge Judge are honoured with the School’s 2018 Sandra Dawson Research Impact Award. Professor…

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The EU single market at 25 2 May 2018

A conference at Cambridge Judge marked the 25th anniversary of the European Union's single market, in advance of a special issue of…

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EU single market 26 July 2017

Submissions sought for special issue of the journal Review of Industrial Organization, guest edited by two Cambridge Judge faculty, focusing on 25…

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Brexit and energy 26 April 2017

Britain can play the role of an innovative 'California' in addressing European energy policy issues post-Brexit, says Professor Michael Pollitt of Cambridge…

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What Leicester can teach us about innovations in energy 4 October 2016

Leicester's commitment to a local energy policy shows it takes more than good intentions to get results, and that challenges lie ahead.…

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‘Good’ energy policy 12 October 2015

In his inaugural lecture, Michael Pollitt outlines the social limits to technology solutions to energy and climate problems. Finding a "good" energy…

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Why making decisions on technology is about far more than just the hardware 6 October 2015

Do we control technology, or does technology control us? That's a question that every business, government and individuals should be asking themselves…

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Financial Times: UK wind operators hit at plans to end subsidies early 18 June 2015

Thousands of jobs could be lost and millions of pounds in investment scrapped as a result of the government's decision to end…

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Competition not intervention is key to reducing energy bills 20 January 2015

Labour's proposed energy price freeze exposes the need for politicians to be more honest with voters, writes Professor Michael Pollitt of Cambridge…

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Workshop warms to smart energy 14 August 2014

The smart approach to solving our energy problems and decarbonising the economy was the subject of a recent workshop hosted by the…

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Heating up regulation 10 February 2014

Research from Cambridge Judge Business School has been instrumental in developing a new system of energy market regulation Research from Cambridge Judge…

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Energy costs crisis – what Cameron could do instead 25 October 2013

Tax the big emitters and use the £50bn a year raised to lower income tax and VAT. Result? Make energy bills more…

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Dr Ian Jones, University of Oxford and Dr Michael Pollitt, Cambridge Judge Business School: Missing the human side of governance 8 August 2013

The Cadbury Archive at Cambridge Judge Business School has been completed with the addition of copies of all the speeches on corporate…

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Securing food and water 7 June 2012

Symposium brings together leading experts in a bid to tackle food and water scarcity With soaring food prices and water scarcity affecting…

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What’s going to keep the lights on? 28 March 2012

Dr Michael Pollitt discusses the use of fossil fuels at this year's Guardian Open Weekend Dr Michael Pollitt, Director of Programmes at…

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Taking the long view 15 November 2011

Dr Michael Pollitt defends the energy industry in the wake of criticism over their rising profits by their regulator Ofgem Defence of…

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Energy sapping 19 July 2011

'The Electricity Market Reform' or EMR may place too much regulation onto the energy industry and it's the consumer who will end…

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Too smart by half? Reducing household energy consumption and emissions 14 April 2011

'Smart measures' will work to reduce household consumption as long as consumers use the technology to guide and adjust their consumption behaviours…

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Dr Bill Nuttall, Dr Michael Pollitt, Dr David Reiner and Dr Pierre Noël, Electricity Policy Research Group: What price energy post-Fukushima? 7 April 2011

The Electricity Policy Research Group explores the implications of the Japanese earthquake on European energy markets and policy In a new Cambridge…

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Is social enterprise being set up to fail? 2 December 2010

Is 'Enterprise Society' a myth or a reality? Are the resources needed to successfully deliver it in place? As redundant public sector…

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Energy policies – the good, the bad and the ugly 30 November 2010

The future of energy policies in the UK and Europe – is there a 'right' approach? What are the consequences for both…

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Subsidising low carbon energy technologies

Academics from Cambridge Judge Business School have been setting out their joint visions of a future energy policy for the UK and…

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Rewiring the system 6 November 2009

Dr Michael Pollitt, Reader in Business Economics at Cambridge Judge Business School, believes we are entering a new era of renewable energy…

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Oiling the wheels of productivity 17 February 2009

The performance and efficiency of the world's national oil companies – i.e. those still wholly under government ownership – could be increased…

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New model regulation in the electricity industry 21 October 2008

The problem of monopolistic control in the UK electricity industry remains a factor today in spite of several decades of regulation by…

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Centre for Business Research (CBR) news from 2007 31 December 2007

The contribution of services and other sectors to Australian productivity growth 1980-2004 30 November 2007 A new report by the CBR, commissioned…

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Centre for Business Research (CBR) news from 2004 31 December 2004

CBR research casts new light on UK innovation process 25 November 2004 CBR research that was presented at a major conference in…

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Express: Energy: UK taxpayers deserve an accounting of Liz Truss’s prize freeze, experts assert. 23 September 2022

Cambridge Judge Business School is featured in this Express article about the Energy Price Guarantee. It focuses on a new paper by…

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Energy Monitor: Why state control of the UK power system can help drive the energy transition 17 August 2021

Michael Pollitt, Professor of Business Economics at Cambridge Judge Business School, discusses future electricity system operation model in the UK. “A private…

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Financial Times: Picking up the bill for Europe’s carbon 31 May 2021

Michael Pollitt, Professor of Business Economics at Cambridge Judge Business School, comments on EU decarbonisation policy. “We are reaching the point where…

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The Telegraph: Green energy drive puts Britain’s resilience in doubt 19 May 2021

Michael Pollitt, Professor of Business Economics at Cambridge Judge Business School, comments on UK’s green energy supply. “We need more interconnection with…

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New Europe: Europe must decarbonise three times faster to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 16 March 2021

Cambridge Judge’s Professor Michael Pollitt and Dr Chi Kong Chyong comment on Europe’s decarbonisation policy. “We have remodelled the European Commission’s 1.5…

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Montel: Critics scorn proposals to extend ETS to heating, transport 11 February 2021

Michael Pollitt, Professor of Business Economics at Cambridge Judge Business School, comments on carbon trading emission scheme. “The key aspect of an…

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The Guardian: UK’s green plan offers mixed hopes for post-Covid-19 jobs boom 5 February 2021

Michael Pollitt, Professor of Business Economics at Cambridge Judge Business School, comments on creation of “green jobs” in The Guardian article. “Green…

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The Fifth Estate: The UK’s emissions trading scheme could outstrip Europe’s as the world wakes up 27 January 2021

A report looking at EU climate targets co-authored by Michael Pollitt, Professor of Business Economics at Cambridge Judge Business School, is featured…

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The Conversation: Labour plan to renationalise the UK energy networks is a bad idea – business economist 26 November 2019

Michael Pollitt, Professor of Business Economics at Cambridge Judge Business School, discusses why renationalising the UK energy system would not advance the…

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Euractiv: Capacity mechanisms reform – key issues to watch 13 September 2018

Michael Pollitt, Professor of Business Economics at Cambridge Judge Business School, says that capacity mechanisms give national governments “the confidence of having…

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Euractiv: Academic: Fossil fuel back-ups ‘may be the price to pay’ for renewables 11 September 2018

An interview with Michael Pollitt, Professor of Business Economics at Cambridge Judge Business School, about renewable energy and fossil fuel policies in…

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Irish Examiner: Banks have to move fast to restore faith 30 October 2017

A report by the Centre of Business Research at Cambridge Judge Business School is featured in the article. The report, co-authored by…

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Metro MBA: Cambridge Judge MBAs create new energy startups 4 May 2017

Cambridge Judge Business School helps students explore opportunities with new energy start-ups via Cambridge MBA Energy and Environment Concentration. Professor Michael Pollitt…

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Business Green: Hard exit from EU emissions trading could damage global climate action 21 March 2017

Michael Pollitt, Professor of Business Economics at Cambridge Judge Business School, discusses how a 'hard exit' from EU emissions trading could damage…

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Cambridge Business Magazine: How to save £8bn a year 1 May 2016

A recently published report “Smart power” suggests that the UK could save up to £8 billion a year by using electricity more…

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Cambridge Business Magazine: ‘Good’ energy policy is easier said than done 1 December 2015

Social, political and logistical factors complicate efforts to find and implement “good” energy policy, said Michael Pollitt, Professor of Business Economics at…

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Energy Live News: EMR ‘will force government to be sole power purchaser’ 17 July 2015

Michael Pollitt, Professor of Business Economics at Cambridge Judge Business School, discusses the Electricity Market Reform scheme. “I think that was always…

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The National Law Review: UK Department for Energy & Climate Change announces early closure of UK renewables obligation 22 June 2015

On 18 June 2015, the UK Department for Energy & Climate Change (“DECC”) formally announced the UK Government’s intention to close the…

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Utility Week: Labour’s price freeze slammed as ‘economically insane’ at party conference 23 September 2014

[The price freeze] will either be so high it will be meaningless, or it will bind and it will lead to shortages…

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