Abstract:

The competitiveness of the national economy is determined by many factors. One is the availability and quality of electrical power. Therefore, the electric power industry in the world paid much attention. Reforms in the power sector are the tool for improving the competitiveness of the economy. The authors analyze the Russian experience of reforms in this sector. They give a comparison of Russia and other countries of the world on this issue. The article substantiates the conclusion about the necessity of development of a mixed (public-market) regulation in the electric power industry. This approach to regulation will ensure the improvement of national competitiveness.