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Interconnection policy: a theoretical survey

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  • César Mattos

    (Universidade de Brasília)

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This article surveys the theoretical foundations of interconnection policy. The requirement of an interconnection policy should not be taken for granted in all circumstances, even considering the issue of network externalities. On the other hand, when it is required, an encompassing interconnection policy is usually justified. We provide an overview of the theory on interconnection pricing that results in several different prescriptions depending on which problem the regulator aims to address. We also present a survey on the literature on two-way interconnection.

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  • César Mattos, 2003. "Interconnection policy: a theoretical survey," Nova Economia, Economics Department, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (Brazil), vol. 13(1), pages 49-80, January-J.
    • Handle: RePEc:nov:artigo:v:13:y:2003:i:1:p:49-80
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    Keywords

    interconnection; telecommunications; access pricing;
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    JEL classification:

    • L12 - Industrial Organization - - Market Structure, Firm Strategy, and Market Performance - - - Monopoly; Monopolization Strategies
    • L22 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior - - - Firm Organization and Market Structure
    • L42 - Industrial Organization - - Antitrust Issues and Policies - - - Vertical Restraints; Resale Price Maintenance; Quantity Discounts

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