Discussion Papers

German parcel operators are extending their parcel shop networks significantly. They compete for locations and operators, especially in rural areas.…

Is it still worth investing in power plants? The consideration of capacity mechanisms in different countries shows how the problem of the "missing…

The discussion paper focuses on state aid funded broadband infrastructure projects and the associated open access requirement. The paper gives special…

Impact of ULL Prices on FTTH Investment empirically robust. Impact is non-linear: Positive Impact at low ULL Prices, negative Impact at high ULL…

Roaming regulation in Europe has lead to significant price decreases. However, competitive structures remained underdeveloped. In 2012, “structural…

The WIK Discussion Paper discusses approaches for delineating different product markets in the German CEP sector, e.g. separate markets for deferred…

Spectrum Management Agencies switch to transparent, objective, non-discriminatory spectrum fee regimes to set the right incentives for an efficient…

Market organisation and market reality of M2M-communication regarding smart industry and the allocation of IPv6 numbers - WIK Discussion Paper

The role of the general productivity factor in different types of incentive regulations for energy Networks

Quality indicators for mail and parcel services

Analysis of the pricing behavior of the network operators in the metering market - New Discussion Paper

Methods for consumer surveys to identify the needs for universal postal Service - New Discussion Paper