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Standardization in Transportation Markets: a European Perspective

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  • Manfred J. Holler

    (Institute of Economics, University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany)

  • G³nter Knieps

    (Institute of Transportation Economics and Regional Policy, Albert-Ludwigs-Universitõt, Freiburg, Germany)

  • Esko Niskanen

    (Government Institute for Economic Research, Helsinki, Finnland)

Abstract

The paper presents an overview of issues related to standardization in the European transportation market. The paper identifies current trends in the European transportation policy: deregulation in service markets, horizontal integration of infrastructures/networks, and vertical disintegration between network provision and service provision. The paper discusses fundamental questions of standardization in the context of transportation, starting with its relevant scope. The paper distinguishes between standardization to increase uniformity of products, services and policies, and standardization to increase compatibility at interfaces, by internalizing network effects and system effects (mix and match).

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  • Manfred J. Holler & G³nter Knieps & Esko Niskanen, 1997. "Standardization in Transportation Markets: a European Perspective," Homo Oeconomicus, Institute of SocioEconomics, vol. 14, pages 371-390.
    • Handle: RePEc:hom:homoec:v:14:y:1997:p:371-390
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    1. Brueckner, Jan K. & Goebel, Anton & Niskanen, Esko, 1997. "Airline Deregulation: The American Experience and Prospects for Europe," Discussion Papers 149, VATT Institute for Economic Research.

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