On the Regulation of Telecommunications Markets

Manfred J. Holler

No wp-1999-163, WIDER Working Paper Series from World Institute for Development Economic Research (UNU-WIDER)

Abstract: This paper discusses the theoretical concepts underlying recent developments in the regulation of telecommunications in Europe, the USA and developing countries with respect to efficiency and welfare. It focuses on analysing standardization problems, pricing rules and entry condition related to networks and network effects and derives preliminary policy recommendations for the telecommunications industry through a discussion of network models and related empirical evidence.

Keywords: Information technology; Public welfare; Telecommunication (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 1999
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