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A lecture by Professor Martin Daunton, Visiting Professor of Economic History.
The discharge of raw sewage into rivers, as well as major water companies’ financial problems, have become serious political and social concerns for the public.
British cities have faced similar challenges in the past, most notoriously the ‘Great Stink’ in London in 1858 that led to the construction of Bazalgette’s sewer. Then in the nineteenth century, many cities adopted ‘gas and water socialism’, taking utilities into public ownership.
This lecture asks, why did this happen, and through assessing the current system of regulated private ownership, also asks, should there be a return to public ownership?
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This is a live-stream of the lecture. An edited version of the lecture will be uploaded in due course.
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https://app.sli.do/event/s8sSed5fJCxDhWSfznVNCr
A lecture by Professor Martin Daunton, Visiting Professor of Economic History.
The discharge of raw sewage into rivers, as well as major water companies’ financial problems, have become serious political and social concerns for the public.
British cities have faced similar challenges in the past, most notoriously the ‘Great Stink’ in London in 1858 that led to the construction of Bazalgette’s sewer. Then in the nineteenth century, many cities adopted ‘gas and water socialism’, taking utilities into public ownership.
This lecture asks, why did this happen, and through assessing the current system of regulated private ownership, also asks, should there be a return to public ownership?
Gresham College has offered free public lectures for over 400 years, thanks to the generosity of our supporters. There are currently over 2,500 lectures free to access. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest minds.
To support Gresham's mission, please consider making a donation: gresham.ac.uk/support
Website: gresham.ac.uk
Twitter: twitter.com/greshamcollege
Facebook: facebook.com/greshamcollege
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