Demand and pricing of telecommunications services: evidence and welfare implications

Article Abstract:

The recent adoption of extended-area telephone service (EAS) in four areas of Tennessee noticeably enhanced the consumer surplus, although the prevailing level of price-cost margins preceding the implementation of EAS affects the net economic welfare effects. A model of the demand for short long distance calling is presented with EAS demand data from the four areas to measure the structure of inter-exchange demand and quantify the consumer-surplus effects of alternative pricing policies.

Telecommunications, Telephone Communication, Prices and rates, Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry

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Ownership structure and the quality of medical care: evidence from the dialysis industry

Article Abstract:

Research is presented concerning the higher standards of care received by dialysis patients attending physician-owned clinics when compared with those attending corporate-owned clinics.

Health Care, Health Care and Social Assistance, HEALTH SERVICES, Care and treatment, Research, Services, Health care industry, Medical care, Social policy, Patients, Patient care, United States. Congress. Senate, Dialysis, Dialysis (Chemical process)

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