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Working Papers

2019

1. Funding Universal Services: Cross-subsidization and Net cost balancing
   Working Papers, Swiss Economics
2. Weiterentwicklung der institutionellen Ausgestaltung im Bahnmarkt
   Working Papers, Swiss Economics

2017

3. Mail Composition and Recipients? Reaction to Direct Mail
   Working Papers, Swiss Economics
   See also Chapter Mail Composition and Recipients’ Reaction to Direct Mail, Topics in Regulatory Economics and Policy, Springer (2017) (2017)

2015

4. Postal strategies in a digital age
   Working Papers, Swiss Economics View citations (1)
   See also Chapter Postal Strategies in a Digital Age, Topics in Regulatory Economics and Policy, Springer (2016) View citations (1) (2016)

2014

5. Assessment of EU Postal Sector Policy during the Second Barroso Administration (2010-2014)
   Working Papers, Swiss Economics View citations (1)
   Also in RSCAS Working Papers, European University Institute (2014) View citations (1)
6. Estimating the Financial Impact of Discontinuing Saturday Delivery of Letters and Flats in the U.S
   Working Papers, Swiss Economics
   See also Chapter Estimating the Financial Impact of Discontinuing Saturday Delivery of Letters and Flats in the U.S, Topics in Regulatory Economics and Policy, Springer (2015) (2015)
7. Service public in der Schweiz - Herausforderungen aus ?konomischer Sicht
   Working Papers, Swiss Economics View citations (1)
8. USO cost allocation rules and welfare
   Working Papers, Swiss Economics View citations (2)

2013

9. Calculating the net cost of home delivery
   Working Papers, Swiss Economics View citations (2)
10. Regulation and the burden of the net cost resulting from the Universal Service Obligation
    Working Papers, Swiss Economics View citations (2)
    See also Chapter Regulation and the burden of the net cost resulting from the Universal Service Obligation, Chapters, Edward Elgar Publishing (2014) View citations (4) (2014)

2012

11. Defining and financing an intermodal USO
    Working Papers, Swiss Economics View citations (4)
12. Integrated timetables for railway passenger transport services
    Working Papers, Swiss Economics
    See also Journal Article Integrated Timetables for Railway Passenger Transport Services, Competition and Regulation in Network Industries, Intersentia (2014) (2014)
13. Measuring consumer preferences for postal services
    Working Papers, Swiss Economics
    See also Chapter Measuring consumer preferences for postal services, Chapters, Edward Elgar Publishing (2013) (2013)
14. Technology and Market Structure in the Defender Model
    Working Papers, Swiss Economics
15. Termination Charges in the International Parcel Market
    Working Papers, Swiss Economics
    See also Chapter Termination charges in the international parcel market, Chapters, Edward Elgar Publishing (2013) (2013)

2011

16. Defending Mail Markets against New Entrants: An Application of the Defender Model
    Working Papers, Swiss Economics View citations (3)
    See also Chapter Defending Mail Markets Against New Entrants: An Application of the Defender Model, Chapters, Edward Elgar Publishing (2012) View citations (1) (2012)
17. Ein koh?renter Regulierungsrahmen f?r den Schieneng?terverkehr in der Schweiz
    Working Papers, Swiss Economics View citations (1)
18. Termination Charges in the International Parcel Market: Competition and Regulation
    Working Papers, Swiss Economics View citations (2)
19. The future of the USO - Economic rationale for universal services and implications for a future-oriented USO
    Working Papers, Swiss Economics View citations (15)

2010

20. Competition and Welfare Effects of VAT Exemptions
    Working Papers, Swiss Economics View citations (2)
    Also in Working Papers, University of Zurich, Institute for Strategy and Business Economics (ISU) (2010)
    See also Journal Article Competition and Welfare Effects of VAT Exemptions, The B.E. Journal of Economic Analysis & Policy, De Gruyter (2011) View citations (4) (2011)
21. Do opening hours and unobserved heterogeneity affect economies of scale and scope in postal outlets?
    Quaderni della facoltà di Scienze economiche dell'Università di Lugano, USI Università della Svizzera italiana
22. Impact of VAT Exemptions in the Postal Sector on Competition and Welfare
    Working Papers, Swiss Economics View citations (8)
    Also in Working Papers, University of Zurich, Institute for Strategy and Business Economics (ISU) (2010) View citations (2)
    See also Chapter Impact of VAT Exemptions in the Postal Sector on Competition and Welfare, Chapters, Edward Elgar Publishing (2011) View citations (2) (2011)
23. Postal Markets and Electronic Substitution: Implications for Regulatory Practices and Institutions in Europe
    Working Papers, Swiss Economics View citations (9)
    See also Chapter Postal Markets and Electronic Substitution: Implications for Regulatory Practices and Institutions in Europe, Chapters, Edward Elgar Publishing (2011) (2011)
24. Practical Approaches to USO Costing and Financing
    Working Papers, Swiss Economics View citations (3)
    See also Journal Article Practical Approaches to USO Costing and Financing, Competition and Regulation in Network Industries, Intersentia (2011) View citations (3) (2011)
25. The interaction of universal service costing and financing in the postal sector: A calibrated approach
    Working Papers, Swiss Economics View citations (3)

2009

26. A General Framework for Regulation and Liberalization in Network Industries
    Working Papers, Swiss Economics View citations (4)
    See also Chapter A General Framework for Regulation and Liberalization in Network Industries, Chapters, Edward Elgar Publishing (2011) View citations (7) (2011)
27. Tendering Universal Service Obligations in Liberalized Network Industries
    Working Papers, Swiss Economics View citations (8)
    See also Journal Article Tendering Universal Service Obligations in Liberalized Network Industries, Competition and Regulation in Network Industries, Intersentia (2009) View citations (7) (2009)
28. Universal Service Auctions in Liberalized Postal Markets
    Working Papers, Swiss Economics View citations (4)
    See also Chapter Universal service auctions in liberalized postal markets, Chapters, Edward Elgar Publishing (2010) View citations (1) (2010)

2008

29. Calculating the Cost of the Universal Service Obligation: The Need for a Global Approach
    Working Papers, Swiss Economics View citations (7)
    See also Chapter Calculating the Cost of the Universal Service Obligation: The Need for a Global Approach, Chapters, Edward Elgar Publishing (2009) View citations (2) (2009)
30. Developing Universal Postal Services in Latin America ? an Economic Perspective
    Working Papers, Swiss Economics
31. Market Opening, Downstream Access, and Competition in the Market for Mail
    Working Papers, Swiss Economics View citations (1)

2007

32. Economics of Post Office Networks: Strategic Issues and the Impact on Mail Demand
    Working Papers, Swiss Economics View citations (7)
    See also Chapter Economics of Post Office Networks: Strategic Issues and the Impact on Mail Demand, Chapters, Edward Elgar Publishing (2008) View citations (6) (2008)
33. Innovation in the Swiss mail sector: deregulation versus liberalization
    Working Papers, Swiss Economics View citations (1)
34. Pricing in competitive two-sided mail markets
    Working Papers, Swiss Economics View citations (15)
    See also Chapter Pricing in Competitive Two-Sided Mail Markets, Chapters, Edward Elgar Publishing (2008) View citations (7) (2008)

2006

35. Consumer preferences and last mile pricing in the postal sector
    Working Papers, Swiss Economics View citations (5)
    See also Chapter Consumer Preferences and Last Mile Pricing in the Postal Sector, Chapters, Edward Elgar Publishing (2006) (2006)
36. Economies of scale, density and scope in Swiss Post?s Mail Delivery
    Working Papers, Swiss Economics View citations (8)
    See also Chapter Economies of Scale, Density and Scope in Swiss Post's Mail Delivery, Chapters, Edward Elgar Publishing (2006) View citations (1) (2006)
37. Forecasting E-Substitution and Mail Demand
    Working Papers, Swiss Economics

2005

38. Liberalization and Regulation of the Swiss Letter Market
    Working Papers, Swiss Economics View citations (14)
    See also Chapter Liberalization and Regulation of the Swiss Letter Market, Topics in Regulatory Economics and Policy, Springer (2005) View citations (11) (2005)
39. Pricing the last mile in the postal sector
    Working Papers, Swiss Economics View citations (5)
    See also Chapter Pricing the Last Mile in the Postal Sector, Topics in Regulatory Economics and Policy, Springer (2006) View citations (9) (2006)

Journal Articles

2016

1. Entflechtung der Schweizer Gasnetzbetreiber
   Studies and Reports, 2016, 1-136

2015

2. Strommarktöffnung in der EU und Folgerungen für die Schweiz
   Studies and Reports, 2015, 1-80
3. Zukünftige Energiemärkte und die Rolle der Netzbetreiber
   Studies and Reports, 2015, 1-81

2014

4. Effizienzvergleich für Verteilernetzbetreiber Strom 2013
   Studies and Reports, 2014, 1-99 View citations (7)
5. Impact of Discontinuance of Saturday Delivery for Letters and Flats
   Studies and Reports, 2014, 1-65 View citations (1)
6. Integrated Timetables for Railway Passenger Transport Services
   Competition and Regulation in Network Industries, 2014, 15, (1), 78-107
   See also Working Paper Integrated timetables for railway passenger transport services, Working Papers (2012) (2012)

2012

7. Kurz kommentiert
   Wirtschaftsdienst, 2012, 92, (1), 4-6
8. Langfristige Sicherung von integrierten Taktfahrplänen
   Studies and Reports, 2012, 1-34
9. Möglichkeiten eines gemeinsam definierten Universaldienst Post und Telekommunikation aus ökonomischer und juristischer Sicht
   Studies and Reports, 2012, 1-79 View citations (6)

2011

10. Appropriate Methodologies to Better Measure Consumer Preferences for Postal Services
    Studies and Reports, 2011, 1-136 View citations (3)
11. Competition and Welfare Effects of VAT Exemptions
    The B.E. Journal of Economic Analysis & Policy, 2011, 11, (1), 29 View citations (4)
    See also Working Paper Competition and Welfare Effects of VAT Exemptions, Working Papers (2010) View citations (2) (2010)
12. International Parcels – Review of Inward Land Rates
    Studies and Reports, 2011, 1-72 View citations (3)
13. Practical Approaches to USO Costing and Financing
    Competition and Regulation in Network Industries, 2011, 12, (2), 108-130 View citations (3)
    See also Working Paper Practical Approaches to USO Costing and Financing, Working Papers (2010) View citations (3) (2010)
14. The interaction between universal service costing and financing in the postal sector: a calibrated approach
    Journal of Regulatory Economics, 2011, 39, (1), 89-110 View citations (16)

2010

15. Postal Markets and Electronic Substitution: What is the Impact of Intermodal Competition on Regulatory Practices and Institutions?
    Competition and Regulation in Network Industries, 2010, 11, (4), 382-398 View citations (4)
16. Regulierungsrahmen und Abgeltungsmodelle im Schienengüterverkehr
    Studies and Reports, 2010, 1-81

2009

17. Bestimmung des Regulierungsbedarfs aus ökonomischer Sicht: Angemessenheit und Folgen einer funktionalen oder strukturellen Trennung von Swisscom
    Studies and Reports, 2009, 1-92 View citations (3)
18. Netzzugang im Postmarkt: Möglichkeiten und Auswirkungen
    Studies and Reports, 2009, 1-20 View citations (2)
19. Tendering Universal Service Obligations in Liberalized Network Industries
    Competition and Regulation in Network Industries, 2009, 10, (4), 313-333 View citations (7)
    See also Working Paper Tendering Universal Service Obligations in Liberalized Network Industries, Working Papers (2009) View citations (8) (2009)
20. Umsetzungsvarianten einer aktiven öffentlichen FTTH-Policy für die Schweiz
    Studies and Reports, 2009, 1-84

2008

21. The Effect of Marginal Cost Elasticity on Competitive Balance
    Journal of Sports Economics, 2008, 9, (4), 339-350 View citations (6)

Chapters

2023

1. Incentives of Compensating USO Net Costs
   Springer
2. Retention Ratios in Retail Networks and Their Application to Post Offices
   Springer

2022

3. Net Costs of USP’s Service Provision: Challenges for the Coming Decade
   Springer

2020

4. Funding the USO: Cross-Subsidization and Net Cost Balancing
   Springer

2017

5. Mail Composition and Recipients’ Reaction to Direct Mail
   Springer
   See also Working Paper Mail Composition and Recipients? Reaction to Direct Mail, Swiss Economics (2017) (2017)

2016

6. Postal Strategies in a Digital Age
   Springer View citations (1)
   See also Working Paper Postal strategies in a digital age, Swiss Economics (2015) View citations (1) (2015)

2015

7. Estimating the Financial Impact of Discontinuing Saturday Delivery of Letters and Flats in the U.S
   Springer
   See also Working Paper Estimating the Financial Impact of Discontinuing Saturday Delivery of Letters and Flats in the U.S, Swiss Economics (2014) (2014)

2014

8. Calculating the net cost of home delivery obligations
   Chapter 17 in The Role of the Postal and Delivery Sector in a Digital Age, 2014, pp 227-239 View citations (2)
9. Regulation and the burden of the net cost resulting from the Universal Service Obligation
   Chapter 15 in The Role of the Postal and Delivery Sector in a Digital Age, 2014, pp 204-213 View citations (4)
   See also Working Paper Regulation and the burden of the net cost resulting from the Universal Service Obligation, Swiss Economics (2013) View citations (2) (2013)

2013

10. Measuring consumer preferences for postal services
    Chapter 17 in Reforming the Postal Sector in the Face of Electronic Competition, 2013, pp 241-260
    See also Working Paper Measuring consumer preferences for postal services, Swiss Economics (2012) (2012)
11. Termination charges in the international parcel market
    Chapter 19 in Reforming the Postal Sector in the Face of Electronic Competition, 2013, pp 277-293
    See also Working Paper Termination Charges in the International Parcel Market, Swiss Economics (2012) (2012)

2012

12. Defending Mail Markets Against New Entrants: An Application of the Defender Model
    Chapter 17 in Multi-Modal Competition and the Future of Mail, 2012 View citations (1)
    See also Working Paper Defending Mail Markets against New Entrants: An Application of the Defender Model, Swiss Economics (2011) View citations (3) (2011)

2011

13. A General Framework for Regulation and Liberalization in Network Industries
    Chapter 3 in International Handbook of Network Industries, 2011 View citations (7)
    See also Working Paper A General Framework for Regulation and Liberalization in Network Industries, Swiss Economics (2009) View citations (4) (2009)
14. Impact of VAT Exemptions in the Postal Sector on Competition and Welfare
    Chapter 19 in Reinventing the Postal Sector in an Electronic Age, 2011 View citations (2)
    See also Working Paper Impact of VAT Exemptions in the Postal Sector on Competition and Welfare, Swiss Economics (2010) View citations (8) (2010)
15. Postal Markets and Electronic Substitution: Implications for Regulatory Practices and Institutions in Europe
    Chapter 8 in Reinventing the Postal Sector in an Electronic Age, 2011
    See also Working Paper Postal Markets and Electronic Substitution: Implications for Regulatory Practices and Institutions in Europe, Swiss Economics (2010) View citations (9) (2010)

2010

16. Economies of scale and scope and opening hours in post offices and agencies
    Chapter 10 in Heightening Competition in the Postal and Delivery Sector, 2010 View citations (2)
17. Universal service auctions in liberalized postal markets
    Chapter 17 in Heightening Competition in the Postal and Delivery Sector, 2010 View citations (1)
    See also Working Paper Universal Service Auctions in Liberalized Postal Markets, Swiss Economics (2009) View citations (4) (2009)

2009

18. Calculating the Cost of the Universal Service Obligation: The Need for a Global Approach
    Chapter 8 in Progress in the Competitive Agenda in the Postal and Delivery Sector, 2009 View citations (2)
    See also Working Paper Calculating the Cost of the Universal Service Obligation: The Need for a Global Approach, Swiss Economics (2008) View citations (7) (2008)

2008

19. Economics of Post Office Networks: Strategic Issues and the Impact on Mail Demand
    Chapter 5 in Handbook of Worldwide Postal Reform, 2008 View citations (6)
    See also Working Paper Economics of Post Office Networks: Strategic Issues and the Impact on Mail Demand, Swiss Economics (2007) View citations (7) (2007)
20. Pricing in Competitive Two-Sided Mail Markets
    Chapter 10 in Competition and Regulation in the Postal and Delivery Sector, 2008 View citations (7)
    See also Working Paper Pricing in competitive two-sided mail markets, Swiss Economics (2007) View citations (15) (2007)

2006

21. Consumer Preferences and Last Mile Pricing in the Postal Sector
    Chapter 21 in Liberalization of the Postal and Delivery Sector, 2006, pp 343-356
    See also Working Paper Consumer preferences and last mile pricing in the postal sector, Swiss Economics (2006) View citations (5) (2006)
22. Economies of Scale, Density and Scope in Swiss Post's Mail Delivery
    Chapter 6 in Liberalization of the Postal and Delivery Sector, 2006, pp 91-102 View citations (1)
    See also Working Paper Economies of scale, density and scope in Swiss Post?s Mail Delivery, Swiss Economics (2006) View citations (8) (2006)
23. Forecasting Swiss Mail Demand
    Springer View citations (12)
24. Pricing the Last Mile in the Postal Sector
    Springer View citations (9)
    See also Working Paper Pricing the last mile in the postal sector, Swiss Economics (2005) View citations (5) (2005)

2005

25. Liberalization and Regulation of the Swiss Letter Market
    Springer View citations (11)
    See also Working Paper Liberalization and Regulation of the Swiss Letter Market, Swiss Economics (2005) View citations (14) (2005)

Editor

1. Studies and Reports
   Swiss Economics