Ebook: Telecommunications and Energy in Systemic Transformation: International Dynamics, Deregulation and Adjustment in Network Industries

Paul J. J. Welfens and George Yarrow A. Telecommunications in Western Europe: Liberalization, Technological Dynamics and Regulatory Developments 9 Paul J. J. Welfens and Cornelius Graack 1. Introduction 9 2. Liberalization and Market Expansion in Telecommunications 12 2. 1 Global Forces in Telecoms Liberalization 19 2. 2 Privatization and Deregulation in Western Europe 22 2. 3 Politico-economic Deregulation Pressures 26 3. Technological Dynamics 30 3. 1 Digitization 31 3. 2 Integrated Services Digital Network 33 3. 3 Fibre Optics, Fibre to the Home and Optical Networks 35 3. 4 Mobile Communications 38 4. Regulatory Developments 40 4. 1 Regulatory Developments on the EC Level 41 4. 2 National Regulatory Frameworks: Developments and Experiences 46 4. 2. 1 Telecommunications Equipment 47 4. 2. 2 Value-added Services 49 4. 2. 3 Infrastructure 52 5. Prospects and Consequences for Central and Eastern Europe 72 Appendix 78 B. Telecommunications in Systemic Transformation: Theoretical Issues and Policy Options 85 Paul J. J. Welfens 1. Introduction 85 2. Points of Departure in Eastern Europe 90 2. 1 Structure of the Telecoms Industry in an East-West Perspective 94 2. 2 Telecoms Industry as a Strategic Industry for Systemic Transition 97 VI Telecommunications and Energy in Systemic Transformation 3. Theoretical Aspects of the Telecoms Industry 99 3. 1 Some Problems of Uniform Subscriber Pricing 99 3. 2 Competition, Natural Monopoly and Economies of Scope 102 3. 3 External Effects of Telecoms Network Expansion 109 3.

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This book analyses the role of deregulation, competition and modernization in telecommunications and energy in Europe, particularly in Eastern Europe. It features a comprehensive analysis of telecommunications policy and industry developments in the EU and selected postsocialist countries; the focus is on deregulation of public utilities, especially the electricity sector. Policy options for systemic transition are evaluated: Ex-GDR, Poland, Czech Republic and Russia. The book provides new data, information on institutional changes and new theoretical approaches to network industries. International aspects of modernizing telecoms and energy are discussed.

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This book analyses the role of deregulation, competition and modernization in telecommunications and energy in Europe, particularly in Eastern Europe. It features a comprehensive analysis of telecommunications policy and industry developments in the EU and selected postsocialist countries; the focus is on deregulation of public utilities, especially the electricity sector. Policy options for systemic transition are evaluated: Ex-GDR, Poland, Czech Republic and Russia. The book provides new data, information on institutional changes and new theoretical approaches to network industries. International aspects of modernizing telecoms and energy are discussed.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages I-XI
Introduction....Pages 1-7
Telecommunications in Western Europe: Liberalization, Technological Dynamics and Regulatory Developments....Pages 9-83
Telecommunications in Systemic Transformation: Theoretical Issues and Policy Options....Pages 85-141
Modernization of Telecommunications in the Former GDR....Pages 143-152
Recent Evolution of Telecommunications in the Region of Central Europe....Pages 153-196
Modernizing Telecommunications in Central and Eastern Europe: A Business Perspective....Pages 197-212
Telecommunications Reform in the United States: Promises and Pitfalls....Pages 213-270
Regulation and Tariff Policies in the Energy and Telecommunications Sectors in the Transition Countries: The Case of the Czech Republic....Pages 271-293
The Process of Systemic Transformation and Reforms in the Energy Sector: The Regulatory Issues of the Reforms....Pages 295-306
Restructuring and Regulatory Reform in the Polish Energy Sector: an Assessment....Pages 307-333
Energy Law Developments in the European Union and Poland....Pages 335-349
Institutional Choice or Muddling Through - Problems of Transformation in the Electricity Supply Industry in Russia....Pages 351-392
Co-operation in Energy Policies: European Union (EU) - Eastern Europe....Pages 393-422
Regulation and Systemic Transformation....Pages 423-475
Back Matter....Pages 477-503

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This book analyses the role of deregulation, competition and modernization in telecommunications and energy in Europe, particularly in Eastern Europe. It features a comprehensive analysis of telecommunications policy and industry developments in the EU and selected postsocialist countries; the focus is on deregulation of public utilities, especially the electricity sector. Policy options for systemic transition are evaluated: Ex-GDR, Poland, Czech Republic and Russia. The book provides new data, information on institutional changes and new theoretical approaches to network industries. International aspects of modernizing telecoms and energy are discussed.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages I-XI
Introduction....Pages 1-7
Telecommunications in Western Europe: Liberalization, Technological Dynamics and Regulatory Developments....Pages 9-83
Telecommunications in Systemic Transformation: Theoretical Issues and Policy Options....Pages 85-141
Modernization of Telecommunications in the Former GDR....Pages 143-152
Recent Evolution of Telecommunications in the Region of Central Europe....Pages 153-196
Modernizing Telecommunications in Central and Eastern Europe: A Business Perspective....Pages 197-212
Telecommunications Reform in the United States: Promises and Pitfalls....Pages 213-270
Regulation and Tariff Policies in the Energy and Telecommunications Sectors in the Transition Countries: The Case of the Czech Republic....Pages 271-293
The Process of Systemic Transformation and Reforms in the Energy Sector: The Regulatory Issues of the Reforms....Pages 295-306
Restructuring and Regulatory Reform in the Polish Energy Sector: an Assessment....Pages 307-333
Energy Law Developments in the European Union and Poland....Pages 335-349
Institutional Choice or Muddling Through - Problems of Transformation in the Electricity Supply Industry in Russia....Pages 351-392
Co-operation in Energy Policies: European Union (EU) - Eastern Europe....Pages 393-422
Regulation and Systemic Transformation....Pages 423-475
Back Matter....Pages 477-503
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