Investitionen und Regulierung bei schnellen Internetzugängen in Deutschland und der Schweiz

Georg Götz and Patrick Zenhäusern

Wirtschaftsdienst, 2013, vol. 93, issue 4, 260-266

Abstract: The transition from copper-based internet access to ultra-fast broadband networks requires large investments. However, regulation has a serious impact on (private) investment incentives. We describe and evaluate the regulatory frameworks of European countries, in particular those of Germany and Switzerland. Our article argues that the ex-ante sector-specific regulation in EU countries like Germany, with its focus on cost-oriented access and service-based competition, is likely to have a detrimental effect on investment. In contrast, the Swiss approach of ex-post regulation provides a more conducive investment environment. We provide preliminary evidence on investment behaviour supporting our theoretical conclusions. Copyright ZBW and Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2013

Keywords: L51; L96 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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