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In recent years, the universal service obligation has been debated in the context of postal sector liberalization. Concern over policy implications has lead to progress in measuring the cost of universal service for posts.1
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Bradley, M., Colvin, J., Perkins, M. (2002). Assessing Liberalization in Context. In: Crew, M.A., Kleindorfer, P.R. (eds) Postal and Delivery Services. Topics in Regulatory Economics and Policy Series, vol 41. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-0253-7_3
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