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Cloud sourcing and innovation: slow train coming? A composite research study
Willcocks, Leslie P.; Venters, Will; Whitley, Edgar A. - London School of Economics (LSE) - 2013
Purpose – Although cloud computing has been heralded as driving the innovation agenda, there is growing evidence that … antecedents to innovation and a cloud sourcing model of collaborative innovation. Findings – The paper finds that while some …. It suggests that collaborative innovation is not necessarily an immediate consequence of adopting cloud computing …
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Standardisation in the ICT sector: The (complex) interface between antitrust and intellectual property
Calderini, Mario; Giannaccari, Andrea - In: Economics of Innovation and New Technology 15 (2006) 6, pp. 543-567
This article investigates the issue of standardisation in the ICT sector, analysing the most relevant aspects …
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Effectiveness of the international 3G standardisation process and implications for China's 3G policy
Reimers, Kai; Li, Mingzhi - In: International Journal of Public Policy 2 (2007) 1/2, pp. 124-139
as well as China's 3G policy in order to shed light on the relationship between regulation and innovation. For this … on this analysis, we conclude that the relationship between regulation and innovation is contingent while proposing that … future regulatory measures with regard to their likely impact on innovation. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011130281
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Le standard pratiqué : une nouvelle voie de standardisation des processus métier ouverte par une recherche-action
Caillaud, Johann - Université Paris-Dauphine (Paris IX) - 2013
organizational innovation. …
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The pricing dynamics of utilities with underdeveloped networks
Chisari, Omar O.; Kessides, Ioannis N. - Economics Research, World Bank Group - 2007
This paper uses an analytically tractable intertemporal framework for analyzing the dynamic pricing of a utility with an underdeveloped network (a typical case in most developing countries) facing a competitive fringe, short-run network adjustment costs, theft of service, and the threat of a...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005079600
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Reducing regulatory barriers to private - sector participation in Latin America's water and sanitation services
Richard, Barbara; Triche, Thelma - Economics Research, World Bank Group; Apogee Research, Inc. - 1994
The lack of an appropriate regulatory environment is a principal factor behind inadequate water and sanitation services in many parts of Latin America. Many governments recognize the need to improve cost recovery and accountability in services - and increasingly see private sector participation...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005079928
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Small-scale private service providers of water supply and electricity : a review of incidence, structure, pricing, and operating characteristics
Kariuki, Mukami; Schwartz, Jordan - Economics Research, World Bank Group - 2005
This paper summarizes the key findings and conclusions of a literature review of small-scale private service providers (SPSPs) of water supply and electricity conducted over a six-month period in 2003. It draws on more than 400 documents-including journals, articles, reports, case studies and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005079995
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Political accountability and regulatory performance in infrastructure industries : an empirical analysis
Gasmi, Farid; Noumba Um, Paul; Virto, Laura Recuero - Economics Research, World Bank Group - 2006
The aim of this paper is to empirically explore the relationship between the quality of political institutions and the performance of regulation, an issue that has recently occupied much of the policy debate on the effectiveness of infrastructure industry reforms. Taking the view that political...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005080028
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Interface Between Competition Policy and Infrastructure Regulation in the Philippines
Medalla, Erlinda M. - East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (EABER) - 2005
This short paper attempts to lay down the framework and basic principles for the optimum interface between competition policy and infrastructure regulation. Competition policy should address exclusionary and exploitative acts and discipline firms when such acts are committed. In certain cases,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009363629
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Interface Between Competition Policy and Infrastructure Regulation in the Philippines
Medalla, Erlinda M. - East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (EABER) - 2005
This short paper attempts to lay down the framework and basic principles for the optimum interface between competition policy and infrastructure regulation. Competition policy should address exclusionary and exploitative acts and discipline firms when such acts are committed. In certain cases,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009363749