Summary - TST 26

TRANSPORTES, SERVICIOS Y TELECOMUNICACIONES


TST 26

Juan Manuel MATÉS
Las empresas concesionarias de servicios de abastecimiento de aguas potables en España (1840-1940)
 

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Key Words: Spain, water utilities, water management, private company, 1840-1940, urban history, public services, local government, firm behaviour.

[ Abstract ]

This paper describes the evolution undergone by fresh water supply firms in Spanish towns. This process of creation began during the Second Industrial Revolution until 1936. The first part studies the role played by these companies within the Spanish business. The second part deals with some aspects related to their characteristics, particularly the small familiar business and its stability.