The Valuation of Public Service Corporation Property Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers, vol. LXXII, June, 1911, ASCE 1190

"The Valuation of Public Service Corporation Property" by Henry Earle Riggs is a technical examination of assessing the worth of public service companies in the early 1900s. This publication highlights the difficulties in determining fair market values, targeting engineers and policymakers who balance corporate actions with public needs. Riggs starts by noting how hard it is for engineers valuing these properties. These evaluations are necessary for the public good so rates are fair, and for companies to make smart investments. The publication stresses the need for organized ways to guarantee that assessments accurately represent the worth of assets, considering economic circumstances and the links between corporations and the communities they serve.