""Municipal Ownership Vs. Private Corporations"" is a book written by M. Judson Francisco in 1898. The book provides a detailed analysis of the debate between municipal ownership and private corporations in the provision of public utilities such as electricity. The author presents legal and editorial opinions on the issue, as well as tables and cost comparisons between private companies and municipal plants. The book also includes case studies of cities that have adopted municipal ownership and those that have chosen to rely on private corporations. Overall, the book offers a comprehensive examination of the pros and cons of both approaches to public utility provision, making it a valuable resource for policymakers, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of public utilities in the United States.With List Of Municipal Plants That Have Been Sold Or Abandoned. Containing Also A Comparison Of English And American Gas And Railway Plants.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.