ABSTRACT

The convergence of telecommunications and broadcasting raises many questions. What form will convergence take in the future? When convergence produces new opportunities in the information, education and entertainment markets, what sort of rules of the game will be required? How will the players behave in these new markets? What policies might be needed?

part 1|50 pages

Telecommunications and Broadcasting in Germany

chapter Chapter One|6 pages

Convergence of Telecommunications and Broadcasting in Germany

Technological Change, Public Policy and Market Structure

chapter Chapter Two|15 pages

Telecommunications and Convergence

The Situation in Germany

chapter Chapter Three|18 pages

The Evolution of Broadcasting in Germany

Digitization, Convergence, Competition

chapter Chapter Four|8 pages

Comments

part 2|60 pages

Regulatory Challenges in the United Kingdom

chapter Chapter Five|20 pages

UK Telecommunications Deregulation

How far can it go?

chapter Chapter Seven|12 pages

Converged Regulation for Converged Industries?

chapter Chapter Eight|10 pages

Comments

part 3|49 pages

Convergence and Technological Changes in Japan

chapter Chapter Nine|5 pages

Convergence of Telecommunications and Broadcasting

Technological Changes and Standardization

chapter Chapter Ten|12 pages

Telework and Telecommuting in Japan

Sustainability and Macroeconomic Perspectives

chapter Chapter Eleven|10 pages

Public Policy for Telecommunications and Broadcasting

Japan and Germany in Contrast

chapter Chapter Twelve|19 pages

Convergence and Competition

Policy Issues in Japan