Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

The student shall have knowledge about the economics of electronic communication infrastructures and how they are governed.

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Must have knowledge about the techno-economics of Internet infrastructures
• Must be able to demonstrate insight into governance structures of the Internet
• Must have knowledge about convergence and its impact on regulation and governance
• Must have knowledge about regulation of competition, user access, and scarce resources
• Must have knowledge about Internet organisations and the standardisation process for internet technologies
• Must have knowledge about unbundling and vertical separation of Internet infrastructures
• Must have knowledge about consumer issues in relation to provision of Internet infrastructures
• Must be able to understand the importance and implications of different governance models for the Internet

Skills

• Must be able to analyse the economic and technological conditions which influence governance and market structure of electronic communication infrastructures
• Must be able to apply economic theory for analysis of market conditions for provision of Internet services
• Must be able to analyse drivers and barriers towards investments in electronic infrastructures
• Must be able to discuss and evaluate Internet policies at the national and international level

Competences

• Must be able to demonstrate development of his/her knowledge, understanding, and ability to make use of socio-economic methods within the fields of Internet economics and governance

Type of instruction

Types of instruction are listed at the start of Chapter 3.

Exam

Exams