Review of Network Economics
Scope & Guideline
Pioneering research in the dynamics of network economics.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Network Competition and Pricing Strategies:
Research in this area explores how firms compete in networked markets, including pricing strategies, collusion, and bundling effects, particularly in telecommunications and digital platforms. - Regulatory Impact on Market Structures:
The journal examines the effects of various regulatory frameworks on competition and market behavior, including price-cap regulation and yardstick competition. - Consumer Behavior and Market Dynamics:
This scope addresses how consumer choices influence and are influenced by network structures, including studies on online consumer reviews and the implications of mobile technology on employment. - Interoperability and Network Effects:
Research focuses on the importance of interoperability between different network operators and platforms, particularly in mobile money and telecommunications, and how these factors affect market competition. - Welfare Economics in Network Settings:
The journal also considers the welfare implications of network economics, analyzing how exclusivity clauses and other practices impact consumer welfare and market efficiency.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Platforms and Market Behavior:
Research increasingly emphasizes the role of digital platforms, analyzing their pricing strategies, exclusivity clauses, and the competitive landscape they create, highlighting the growing significance of platforms in the economy. - Impact of Mobile Technology on Economic Outcomes:
Recent studies have focused on how mobile technology influences employment and economic dynamics in emerging markets, showcasing the transformative power of mobile networks. - Net Neutrality and Innovation:
The implications of net neutrality on innovation and market dynamics are gaining attention, reflecting ongoing debates and regulatory considerations in the digital economy. - Sustainability and Welfare in Network Economics:
Emerging research is beginning to explore the sustainability aspects of network economics, considering how network structures impact welfare and social equity, particularly in broadband access. - Interoperability in Financial Networks:
The relevance of interoperability among mobile money agents and network operators is increasingly recognized, as financial technology continues to evolve and integrate into daily economic activities.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Telecommunications Models:
Research focusing on classical models of telecommunications such as fixed-line networks and their regulation seems to be decreasing as newer technologies and business models emerge. - Consumer Churn Studies:
Although consumer behavior remains a vital area, specific studies on consumer churn in traditional markets, like telecommunications, are less frequent, possibly due to market saturation and the rise of more complex consumer engagement metrics. - E-Commerce in Traditional Retail Spaces:
The focus on the impact of e-commerce on traditional grocery and retail competition has diminished, as the landscape evolves rapidly with new business models and consumer preferences.
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