Network Neutrality: A Survey of the Economic Literature

15 Pages Posted: 17 Mar 2010 Last revised: 21 Apr 2013

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Florian Schuett

KU Leuven - Department of Economics; Tilburg Law and Economics Center (TILEC); Tilburg University - Tilburg University School of Economics and Management

Date Written: March 17, 2010

Abstract

This paper reviews the small but growing economic literature on network neutrality. It considers a number of possible departures from network neutrality, in particular termination fees, second-degree price discrimination, and vertical foreclosure.

Keywords: net neutrality, two-sided markets, network management, access-tiering, foreclosure

JEL Classification: D42, L12, L42, L51, L86

Suggested Citation

Schuett, Florian, Network Neutrality: A Survey of the Economic Literature (March 17, 2010). TILEC Discussion Paper No. 2010-014, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1573420 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1573420

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