Network Neutrality Through the Lens of Network Economics

IF 0.9 4区经济学 Q3 ECONOMICS

Review of Network Economics Pub Date : 2018-09-01 DOI:10.1515/rne-2019-0025

Volker Stocker, Guenter Knieps

引用次数: 5

Abstract

Abstract Network neutrality for the Internet has been a fiercely debated topic for more than 15 years. Arguably spurred by recent regulatory actions in the US and the tremendous ecosystem evolution as characterized by the emergence and growing importance of global cloud platforms as well as the Internet of Things, the debate has recently seen a resurgence. This paper describes the origins and development of the regulatory stance towards network neutrality in the US and the EU. Against the background of the diverse evolutionary forces that shape the ecosystem, we examine network neutrality regulation through the lens of network economics. In doing so, we describe a series of challenges and misconceptions associated with current regulations and expound the requirement for a market-driven understanding of network neutrality.

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网络经济学视角下的网络中立性

互联网的网络中立性是一个激烈争论了15年多的话题。可以说，由于美国最近的监管行动，以及以全球云平台和物联网的出现和日益重要为特征的巨大生态系统演变，这场辩论最近又死灰复燃。本文描述了美国和欧盟对网络中立性的监管立场的起源和发展。在形成生态系统的各种进化力量的背景下，我们通过网络经济学的视角来研究网络中立性监管。在此过程中，我们描述了与当前法规相关的一系列挑战和误解，并阐述了对市场驱动的网络中立性理解的要求。

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Review of Network Economics ECONOMICS-

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期刊介绍： The Review of Network Economics seeks to help policy makers, academics, and practitioners keep informed of new research and policy debate in network economics and related subjects that are relevant to the study of network industries. By publishing high quality research on topical issues relevant to network industries, it is hoped readers will be able to gain a deeper understanding of the economic issues involved and that this will improve the quality of decision making by private and public organisations, and debate among researchers. The articles can cover specific network industries, or may deal with general issues that have relevance to a number of different network industries, including topics in the economics of networks, regulation, competition law, or industrial organisation. Papers that provide insights into policy debates are especially welcome, as are up-to-date surveys, book reviews, and comments.