We analyse a (differentiated good) industry where an incumbent firm owns a networkgood (essential input) and faces potential competition in the (downstream) retailmarket. Unlike the traditional approach, we consider a scenario where the decision tocompete or not in the downstream segment is...

The aim of this paper is to compare empirically the effects of transport cost reductions due to infrastructure investments, emerging under different market structures. To this end, a computable spatial general equilibrium model with costly interregional trade is presented, which is calibrated...

Ziel der vorliegenden Arbeit ist es, - Voraussetzungen zur Ermittlung wertorientierter Performance Kennzahlen für Flughafenunternehmen deren Aussagekraft sowie Anwendbarkeit in der Praxis ....zu erkunden, - ausgewählte europäische börsennotierte und nicht-börsennotierte Verkehrsflughäfen...

Die Arbeit hat zum Ziel, ein grundlegendes ökonomisches Verständnis für die Struktur und Funktionsweise des Musikmarktes zu vermitteln, der sich aktuell in einer Umbruchphase befindet. Systematische industrieökonomische Analysen, die den Einfluss digitaler Technologien auf die Musikindustrie...

Critical examination and reviwe of U.S Solvency Framework; Modernize, Modify, Ecpand, Eliminate, Enhance U.S regulatory system as appropriate; Examine international developments for potential use in U.S insurance regulation...

Financial crisis an insurance, Ten consequences for Risk Management and Supervision, Conclusion regarding an IGF...

Level 1: Framework Directive, Level 2: Implementing Measures (Commission), Level 3: Convergent implementation assisted by close cooperation between national authorities, Level 4: Rigorous enforcement of Community legislation by the Commission...

BAckground/Structure of IAIS, The International Solvency Requirements (ISR) Framework, Standards and Guidance, Future Standards and Guidance, Future Possibilities - Interactive session...

Solvency 2 is still an economic, principle based and risk based approach - but without group supoort no diversification effects with gaping hole on integrity of solvency...