Network services, including energy, communication, transport, water and postal services, are increasingly exposed to market restructuring allowing for more competition, yet accompanied by new forms of regulatory governance. This global phenomenon across regional and national boundaries, political ideologies, economic preferences, and technological standards asks for new regulatory approaches in these vital sectors. Among others, competition is expected to increase efficiency, create more consumers’ choice and stimulate innovation. Governmental intervention is warranted in order to regulate monopolistic networks, technical standards, safeguard social service obligations, public values and national interests. Exploring the balance between competition and regulation in the network industries is a fascinating interdisciplinary field of research that challenges both politics and business in these sectors.
“Competition and Regulation in Network Industries” (CRNI) is a double-blind peer-reviewed journal that meets high academic standards. It offers leading specialists opportunities to provide an interdisciplinary, in-depth and forward-looking view on issues of competition and regulation in network industries.
Annual Conference on Competition and Regulation in Network Industries
The Annual Conference brings together leading academics and practicioners active in the field of network industries.
Located in Brussels, the one-day conference offers participants the opportunity to hear about the latest thinking on some of the key challenges faced by network industries.