In:
Review of Network Economics, Walter de Gruyter GmbH, Vol. 7, No. 2 ( 2008-01-1)
Abstract:
Postal regulators set price controls in order to simultaneously ensure the provision of the universal service, promote competition and equity. We study the associated price control procedures in a model where the universal service provider offers both a single piece product and a business mail product and where entrants offer a bulk mail product. Our results from the numerical calibration of our model indicate that in the case where entry is confined only to access, a range of procedures appear capable of meeting these objectives. However, if bypass is available these trade offs become more costly.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1446-9022
,
2194-5993
DOI:
10.2202/1446-9022.1148
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Walter de Gruyter GmbH
Publication Date:
2008
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2139394-1
SSG:
3,2