What’s in a Name? Analyzing the Evolving Concept of Broadband

25 Pages Posted: 12 Jan 2010

See all articles by Mark A Jamison

Mark A Jamison

University of Florida - Warrington College of Business Administration, Public Utility Research Center

Janice Alane Hauge

University of North Texas

Date Written: October 2009

Abstract

In this paper we examine methods of broadband measurement, with particular emphasis on techniques for determining whether broadband availability and adoption are optimal. We identify four methods for assessing whether the existing level of investment is the most advantageous. These include tests for market power, use of market surveys, examination of production functions and prices, and analysis of shadow prices. All of these methods utilize broadband measures that one would find in operators’ service offerings.

Suggested Citation

Jamison, Mark A. and Hauge, Janice Alane, What’s in a Name? Analyzing the Evolving Concept of Broadband (October 2009). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1534671 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1534671

Mark A. Jamison (Contact Author)

University of Florida - Warrington College of Business Administration, Public Utility Research Center ( email )

PO Box 117142
Gainesville, FL 32611
United States
352-392-6148 (Phone)
352-392-7796 (Fax)

HOME PAGE: http://warrington.ufl.edu/purc/facultyinfo.asp?WEBID=1217

Janice Alane Hauge

University of North Texas ( email )

1155 Union Circle #311457
Denton, TX 76203
United States
940-565-2573 (Phone)

HOME PAGE: http://https://economics.unt.edu/