Browsing Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies (RSCAS) by Subject "regulation"

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Browsing Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies (RSCAS) by Subject "regulation"

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    Title: The Surprising Convergence of Antitrust and Regulation in Europe  Author(s): PARCU, Pier Luigi Date: 2011-06-21 Type of Publication: Working Paper Series/Report no.: EUI RSCAS Abstract: This paper examines the progressive steps of convergence of antitrust enforcement and regulation in Europe. As far as competition law enforcement is concerned, both classical essential facilities remedies and recent changes ...
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    Title: Protection of Minors Online: Available Regulatory Approaches  Author(s): CASAROSA, Federica Date: 2011-03-28 Type of Publication: Working Paper Series/Report no.: EUI RSCAS Abstract: If the second half of the 20th century saw the flourishing of a wide range of new technologies, the 21st century is the time in which such technologies become ubiquitous. In particular, the Internet, originally designed ...
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    Title: Merchant interconnector projects by generators in the EU: Effects on profitability and allocation of capacity  Author(s): VAN KOTEN, Silvester Date: 2011-02-25 Type of Publication: Working Paper Series/Report no.: EUI RSCAS Abstract: When building a cross-border transmission line (a so-called interconnector) as a for-profit (merchant) project, where the regulator has required that capacity allocation be done non-discriminatorily by explicit auction, ...
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    Title: Regulatory Governance and the Challenge of Constitutionalism  Author(s): SCOTT, Colin Date: 2010 Type of Publication: Working Paper Series/Report no.: EUI RSCAS Abstract: The late twentieth century witnessed significant shifts in the institutions and processes of governance in most members states of the OECD, as direct provision (sometimes characterised as welfare state governance) was, ...
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    Title: Catching the maximum market value of electricity storage – technical, economic and regulatory aspect  Author(s): HE, Xian; ZACHMANN, Georg Date: 2010 Type of Publication: Working Paper Series/Report no.: EUI RSCAS Abstract: The creation of competitive wholesale electricity markets allows to evaluate the “arbitrage value” of an electricity storage unit, which stems from buying and storing electricity when prices are low, and selling it when ...
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    Title: National FTTH plans in France, Italy and Portugal  Author(s): BOURREAU, Marc; CAMBINI, Carlo; HOERNIG, Steffen Date: 2010 Type of Publication: Working Paper Series/Report no.: EUI RSCAS Abstract: In this paper, we analyze the specific national broadband plans which have been developed by some European governments to foster the deployment of next generation access networks, namely in France, Italy, and Portugal. ...
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    Title: “Smart Regulation for Smart Grids”  Author(s): MEEUS, Leonardo; SAGUAN, Marcelo; GLACHANT, Jean-Michel; BELMANS, Ronnie Date: 2010 Type of Publication: Working Paper Series/Report no.: EUI RSCAS Abstract: Climate change and security of supply policies are driving us towards a decarbonization of the electricity system. It is in this context that smart grids are being discussed. Electricity grids, and hence their regulatory ...
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    Title: Privatization, Regulation and Airport Pricing: An Empirical Analysis for Europe  Author(s): BEL, Germà; FAGEDA, Xavier Date: 2009 Type of Publication: Working Paper Series/Report no.: EUI RSCAS Abstract: This paper examines factors determining prices that airports charge to airlines. Using data for 100 large airports in Europe, we find that they charge higher prices when they move more passengers. Additionally, competition ...
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    Title: Challenges for Creating a Comprehensive National Electricity Policy  Author(s): JOSKOW, Paul L Date: 2009 Type of Publication: Working Paper Series/Report no.: EUI RSCAS Abstract: The industry structure and regulatory framework that characterizes the electric power sector in the U.S. is in a state of disarray. Some regions have adopted a fully liberalized electricity sector model, others have ...
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    Title: The Competition Law-ization of Enforcement: The Way Forward for Making the Energy Market Work?  Author(s): SALERNO, Francesco Maria Date: 2008 Type of Publication: Working Paper Series/Report no.: EUI RSCAS Abstract: The paper develops the concept of competition law-ization of EU regulation and applies it to current and forthcoming rules of EU energy regulation. "Competition law-ization" concerns the institutional structure of EU ...
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    Title: Does the Impact Assessment on the 'Third Package' provide the correct economic forecast for the liberalisation of the EU energy markets?  Author(s): TORRITI, Jacopo Date: 2008 Type of Publication: Working Paper Series/Report no.: EUI RSCAS Abstract: The EU proposal on liberalisation of the energy markets has been widely debated in policy, stakeholder and academic circles both for its content and the potential consequences to the gas and electricity markets. However, ...
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    Title: Survey of Regulatory and Technological Developments Concerning Smart Metering in the European Union Electricity Market  Author(s): VASCONCELOS, Jorge Date: 2008 Type of Publication: Other Series/Report no.: EUI RSCAS PP Abstract: Smart metering is a crucial factor for the efficient functioning of the Internal Electricity Market, as well as for the successful implementation of European Union policies related to energy efficiency, renewable energy ...
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    Title: Which European Regulation in Front of Industry Concentration in the Transport Industry?  Author(s): TORRITI, Jacopo; FRISONI, Roberta Date: 2008 Type of Publication: Technical Report Series/Report no.: Florence School of Regulation Report on Proceedings
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    Title: Engineering Europeanization: The Role of the European Institutions in Shaping National Media Regulation  Author(s): HARCOURT, Alison Date: 2002 Type of Publication: Article Abstract: This article investigates the processes through which the European Union has become a major actor in national media regulation. The European Union is not viewed as a monolith but as a constellation of institutions that ...