Connectivity in the Commercial Internet

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This paper studies the backbone market of the Internet. It's discovered that the larger backbone prefers a lower quality interconnection than the smaller one.

Author: Tirole, Jean, Cremer, Jacques, Rey, Patrick
On-Line Information Services, Videotex & Teletext, Telegraph & other communications, Online services, Internet services

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Pricing a Network Good to Deter Entry

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This study creates a model of pricing to deter entry by a sole supplier of a network good. The threat of an entry can lead the incumbent to set low prices.

Author: Fudenberg, Drew, Tirole, Jean

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Merchant transmission investment

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The article examines the impact of investment decisions of electricity companies on pricing of electric power transmission.

Author: Tirole, Jean, Joskow, Paul
Commercial Banks, Investment Banking and Securities Dealing, Electric Utilities, Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Financial management, Portfolio Management, Commodity & service prices, Electric services, Portfolio & Funds Management, Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control, Electric Power Transmission, Analysis, Prices and rates, Company investment, Investments, Company pricing policy

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Subjects list: Research, United States, Economics, Economic research
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