Net Neutrality: A Fast Lane to Understanding the Trade-offs

The "net neutrality" principle has triggered a heated debate and advocates have proposed policy interventions. In this paper, we provide perspective by framing issues in terms of the positive economic factors at work. We stress the incentives of market participants, and highlight the economic conflicts behind the arguments put forward by the different parties. We also identify several key open questions.

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Year of publication:	2016
Authors:	Greenstein, Shane ; Peitz, Martin ; Valletti, Tommaso
Publisher:	Mannheim : University of Mannheim, Department of Economics
Subject:	Network neutrality \| internet \| regulation

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Series:	Working Paper Series ; 16-01
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Type of publication (narrower categories):	Working Paper
Language:	English
Other identifiers:	862168546 [GVK] hdl:10419/129600 [Handle] RePEc:mnh:wpaper:40123 [RePEc]
Classification:	L51 - Economics of Regulation ; L86 - Information and Internet Services; Computer Software
Source:	EconStor

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