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Investitionen und Regulierung bei schnellen Internetzugängen in Deutschland und der Schweiz

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  • Georg Götz
  • Patrick Zenhäusern

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The transition from copper-based internet access to ultra-fast broadband networks requires large investments. However, regulation has a serious impact on (private) investment incentives. We describe and evaluate the regulatory frameworks of European countries, in particular those of Germany and Switzerland. Our article argues that the ex-ante sector-specific regulation in EU countries like Germany, with its focus on cost-oriented access and service-based competition, is likely to have a detrimental effect on investment. In contrast, the Swiss approach of ex-post regulation provides a more conducive investment environment. We provide preliminary evidence on investment behaviour supporting our theoretical conclusions. Copyright ZBW and Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2013

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  • Georg Götz & Patrick Zenhäusern, 2013. "Investitionen und Regulierung bei schnellen Internetzugängen in Deutschland und der Schweiz," Wirtschaftsdienst, Springer;ZBW - Leibniz Information Centre for Economics, vol. 93(4), pages 260-266, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:wirtsc:v:93:y:2013:i:4:p:260-266
    DOI: 10.1007/s10273-013-1519-z
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    L51; L96;

    JEL classification:

    • L51 - Industrial Organization - - Regulation and Industrial Policy - - - Economics of Regulation
    • L96 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Transportation and Utilities - - - Telecommunications

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