Competitive tendering is a popular mechanism for the provision of local bus services when a major objective is subsidy savings. Despite uncertainties in the legal rules some competitive tendering was implemented in Italy since 1998. The evidence so far is that participants were limited in...

Energy Systems Integration (ESI) is an emerging paradigm and at the centre of the EU energy debate. ESI takes a holistic view of the electricity, gas and heat sectors to deliver a clean, reliable and affordable energy system. By identifying and exploiting the synergies within and between the...

This study analyses the role of energy use in countries with heterogeneous development paths. Energy is a fundamental input in human activities and a broad literature attests the link between energy and economic growth, usually measured by gross domestic product (GDP). We examine how this...

We study the impact of ultra-fast broadband (UBB) internet connections on firm entry and exit dynamics. These connections are based on optical fiber cables that link telecommunication operators to final users, allowing a significantly higher performance compared to traditional copper-line...

This paper analyzes the incentives that network operators have to invest in facilities with different levels of quality. We extend the framework of Armstrong-Laffont-Rey-Tirole by introducing an investment stage, prior to price competition, and we study the dynamic aspects of two-way access...

In this paper, we analyse the specific national broadband plans which have been developed by some European governments to foster the deployment of next generation access networks, namely in France, Italy, and Portugal. In particular, we discuss the strategies adopted to achieve wide fibre...

In this paper, we study the impact of ultra-fast broadband (UBB) access on student performance. These networks are based on optical fiber, allowing significantly higher speed compared to traditional copper-line connections. Our empirical analysis leverages on a unique dataset that combines...