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Journal of Economic Perspectives

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The Frontier of Telecommunications Deregulation: Small Countries Leading the Pack

  • Pablo T. Spiller
  • Carlo G. Cardilli
Journal of Economic Perspectives
vol. 11, no. 4, Fall 1997
(pp. 127–138)
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Abstract

Interconnection, equal access, unbundling, and industry structure are four key determinants of facilities-based competition in telecommunications. Using these building blocks, this paper analyzes the differences in telecommunications regulatory regimes in Australia, Chile, Guatemala, and New Zealand, assessing the effect on competition and consumer welfare. Some regulation is necessary as incumbents can prolong their market power after demonopolization by exploiting positive externalities inherent to telecommunications networks. The authors emphasize the superiority of market mechanisms over traditional regulatory processes to achieve efficient transactions among operators. Such market mechanisms need clear rules and credible enforcement.

Citation

Spiller, Pablo T., and Carlo G. Cardilli. 1997. "The Frontier of Telecommunications Deregulation: Small Countries Leading the Pack." Journal of Economic Perspectives, 11 (4): 127–138. DOI: 10.1257/jep.11.4.127

JEL Classification

  • L98 Industry Studies: Utilities and Transportation: Government Policy
  • L96 Telecommunications
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