Estimating Direct Gains in Consumer Welfare in Telecommunications Sector |
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Authors: | Abhay Gupta |
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Affiliation: | 1. 316-5725 Agronomy Road, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6T 1L9
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Abstract: | This paper discusses the benefits of product and process innovation as well as deregulation in consumer telecommunication products markets. The twin trends of price reduction and new features have benefited consumers. These major changes have taken place alongside deregulation. Using the data from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development telecommunication reports, the paper provides estimates of gains in consumer welfare over the years. These direct gains are significant (hundreds of billions of dollars) and thus justify the public investment that goes into the telecommunication infrastructure improvement. |
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