The subject of this book - whether or not to extend traditional telecommunications regulation to high-speed, or broadband, access to the Internet - is perhaps the most important issue facing the Federal Communications Commission. The issue is contentious, with academics and influential economic...

Within the context of an evolving global market for natural gas and restructuring efforts in the European market, gas storage is an important element. Providing additional flexibility, promoting competition, and enhancing supply security are crucial factors for natural gas sector liberalization....

Introduction by Eli M. Noam, Lorenzo Maria Pupillo, Johann J. Kranz -- Smart Metering, Smart Grids, Smart Market Design by Matthias Kurth -- Broadband ICT and Smart Grids: A Win-Win Approach by Stefano Nocentini, Roberto Gavazzi, Lorenzo Maria Pupillo -- Greener and Smarter: Information...

Medien oder Infrastruktur — Wer gewinnt den Kampf der Plattformen? -- Medien oder Infrastruktur — Wer gewinnt den Kampf der Plattformen? -- Tiefgreifende Veränderungen im Ecosystem der Telekommunikationsindustrie -- Tiefgreifende Veränderungen im Ecosystem der Telekommunikationsindustrie...

Network problems are manifold and extremely complex. Many problems result from engineering details or mathematical difficulties, others are caused by disregarding economic principles and imperfections of markets. The text provides a fairly integrated approach of transportation related `network...

Telecommunications are increasingly recognized as a key component in the infrastructure of economic development. For many years, there were state-owned monopolies in the telecommunications sector. In transition economies, they were characterized by especially poor performance and high access...