We discuss network neutrality regulation of the Internet in the context of a two-sided market model. Platforms sell … regulation (requiring zero fees to content providers): there exist parameter ranges for which network neutrality regulation … content providers. However, for other parameter values, network neutrality regulation can decrease total surplus. Extending …

We analyse the impact of regulation, industrial policy and jurisdictional allocation on broadband deployment using a …

structures. The investment return in terms of demand increase is uncertain. We compare the impact of different access regulation … regimes – full regulation, partial regulation (only the copper network is regulated), risk sharing – on investment incentives …

arrangements are acceptable. In this paper, we explain why such regulation would be harmful, as it would (i) reduce the incentives … access already impose limits on the exercise of market power, thus obviating any need for regulation. …

We discuss network neutrality regulation of the Internet in the context of a two-sided market model. Platforms sell … regulation (requiring zero fees to content providers): there exist parameter ranges for which network neutrality regulation … content providers. However, for other parameter values, network neutrality regulation can decrease total surplus. Extending …

(imperfect) substitutes and can engage in lobbying activities. Under centralized regulation, a single regulator is established …, whose mandate is to maximize aggregate welfare. Under decentralized regulation, each firm is assigned to a regulator charged … with maximizing the welfare generated by that firm. With asymmetric cost information, centralized regulation results in a …