Fair Rate Of Return

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Definition: Fair Rate Of Return


Fair Rate Of Return


Full Definition of Fair Rate Of Return


Percentage earnings a public utility is allowed to take under the local laws. The objective of such laws is to protect the utility’s consumers from extremely high utility charges while covering the utility’s needs, such as maintaining and upgrading its equipment, and the need to pay its investors and bond holders an acceptable rate of return.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Fair Rate Of Return are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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