HDTV in Germany: Lack of Innovation Management Leads to Market Failure

Georg Erber () and Sven Heitzler

Weekly Report, 2010, vol. 6, issue 28, 215-222

Abstract: High definition television may now be poised for a breakthrough in Germany. Unfortunately, in the area of private free-TV, broadcasters and network operators are still blocking each other. Market participants hope to leverage encryption and digital rights management as sources of long-term profits. This, however, may come at the expense of television viewers. Despite the start of regular HDTV operations by public broadcasters, only a few consumers are currently in a position to actually receive high definition television. The government should facilitate a rapid resolution to the current standoff and ensure effective monitoring of competition by implementing new standards.

Keywords: HDTV; Innovation Management; Tragedy of the Anti-Commons (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L15 L51 L82 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010
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