Universal Service Auctions in Liberalized Postal Markets

We analyze whether it makes sense to auction off Universal Service Obligations in postal markets. Based on auction theory, case studies and sector-specific considerations we conclude that auctions will be difficult to implement in the postal sector.

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Year of publication:	2009-05
Authors:	Calzada, Joan ; Jaag, Christian ; Trinkner, Urs
Institutions:	Swiss Economics
Subject:	Procurement \| Tendering \| Reverse Auctions \| Universal Service Obligation

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Series:	Working Papers. - ISSN 1664-333X.
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Language:	English
Notes:	Published in Heightening Competition in the Postal and Delivery Sector, edited by M.A. Crew and P.R. Kleindorfer. Cheltenham, UK, Edward Elgar, pp. 263-277. Number 0014 22 pages
Classification:	L51 - Economics of Regulation
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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