There has been considerable public debate over the effect of interchange fees on credit card
transactions. Regulators in Australia and Europe have argued that these fees can be set by …

This paper demonstrates that low (below marginal cost) interconnect or access charges can
be used to sustain high subscription prices under network competition with two-part tariffs …

This study explores the relationship between home ownership and subjective wellbeing in
urban China. We first present a theoretical model examining the relationship between …

In recent times, pairs of retailers such as supermarket and retail gasoline chains have offered
bundled discounts to customers who buy their respective product brands. These discounts …

This paper provides a theoretical explanation for the persistent use of alphabetical name
ordering on academic papers in economics. In a context in which market participants are …

This paper examines the influence of mobile network competition on the prices of fixed-to-mobile
calls. Because fixed line customers cannot, in general, distinguish the identity of a …

For risky infrastructure investment, ‘regulatory truncation’ can diminish investment incentives.
We model the truncation problem, showing the link to regulatory commitment, and derive …

Local number portability (LNP) is a key factor in the promotion of local call competition in
telecommunications. By allowing a consumer to retain their number when moving between …

Recent papers have argued that a monopoly firm might be able to maximize its profit by allowing
some customers to steal its product. In particular, with network externalities, it is claimed …

Total care schemes are now a common feature in the sales of power generation and propulsion
plant. To mitigate risk of financial penalties and maximise profit, many suppliers will rely …