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The role of economics

The telecommunications industry has undergone drastic changes over the past decade with liberalisation and technological developments changing the way that people communicate with each other. There are now more operators providing more services to more people than ever before. But even in such an environment regulatory authorities still play a significant role, seeking to ensure that firms act in a competitive manner and do not abuse any dominant position that they may hold.

Careful economic analysis is crucial both for firms operating in the industry and for regulatory bodies seeking to best protect the interests of customers. Economists can help to resolve disputes between companies and regulators and assist interested parties in ensuring smooth functioning of the sector.

Capabilities

Europe Economics has developed a strong expertise in assessing whether the prices charged by operators with market power are consistent with regulatory objectives. The firm develops detailed cost models and advises regulators and operators on a number of issues connected with pricing and cost evaluation. It advises on competition issues in the broadcasting and telecommunications sectors, including the impact of bundling and convergence on competition, and the development of tests to identify anti-competitive practices. Europe Economics also contributes to the debate on the scale and scope of the regulations in the communications sector.

Experience

Europe Economics is expert in the detailed modelling of costs associated with both interconnection products and access to the local loop. A Europe Economics model originally developed for the European Commission is now used to set interconnection charges in several European countries, including Austria, France, Denmark and the Czech Republic.

Contact

Bob Young

INDUSTRY SECTOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS
The role of economics	The telecommunications industry has undergone drastic changes over the past decade with liberalisation and technological developments changing the way that people communicate with each other. There are now more operators providing more services to more people than ever before. But even in such an environment regulatory authorities still play a significant role, seeking to ensure that firms act in a competitive manner and do not abuse any dominant position that they may hold. Careful economic analysis is crucial both for firms operating in the industry and for regulatory bodies seeking to best protect the interests of customers. Economists can help to resolve disputes between companies and regulators and assist interested parties in ensuring smooth functioning of the sector.
Capabilities	Europe Economics has developed a strong expertise in assessing whether the prices charged by operators with market power are consistent with regulatory objectives. The firm develops detailed cost models and advises regulators and operators on a number of issues connected with pricing and cost evaluation. It advises on competition issues in the broadcasting and telecommunications sectors, including the impact of bundling and convergence on competition, and the development of tests to identify anti-competitive practices. Europe Economics also contributes to the debate on the scale and scope of the regulations in the communications sector.
Experience	Europe Economics is expert in the detailed modelling of costs associated with both interconnection products and access to the local loop. A Europe Economics model originally developed for the European Commission is now used to set interconnection charges in several European countries, including Austria, France, Denmark and the Czech Republic.
Contact	Bob Young


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