The study analyzes the regulatory need of a functional or structural separation of the Swiss incumbent Swisscom.

We develop an industry specific model of price competition with product differentiation to analyze the effect of entry regulation on process innovation in the Swiss mail industry. We consider the four most prominent scenarios: regulated monopoly, end-to-end competition, worksharing without...

We develop an industry specific model of price competition with product differentiation to analyze the effect of entry regulation on process innovation in the Swiss mail industry. We consider the four most prominent scenarios: regulated monopoly, end-to-end competition, worksharing without...

Was ist zu tun, damit der Service public auch in 10 Jahren noch ein Erfolgsmodell sein wird? Der Beitrag versucht diese Frage aus ökonomischer Sicht für die Sektoren Post, Telekommunikation, Medien (Radio/TV), Bahn und Strom zu beantworten.

Traditionally, pricing of postal services was fully sender based. We analyze a potential alternative consisting of a two-part tariff where the sender is charged reduced postage while the recipient is charged a yearly fixed fee.

Rail passenger transport services with integrated regular interval timetables (IRIT), offer passengers a regular interval timetable for services on the railway network. IRIT have the potential to increase the quality and attractiveness of railway passenger services in comparison to other...

Rail passenger transport services with integrated regular interval timetables (IRIT) offer passengers a regular interval timetable for services on the railway network. IRIT have the potential to increase the quality and attractiveness of railway passenger services in comparison to other...

The study develops and assesses models to implement a national FTTH network.