Download or read book Net Neutrality in Switzerland - Pros and Cons written by and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The thesis analyzes the economic pros and cons of the implementation of net neutrality regulation with a focus on applicability in Switzerland. In order to discuss the different effects of a departure from net neutrality, the literature on the subject is reviewed and the measures taken by the Federal Communications Commission on the US market are used as a practical example. The analysis focuses on the effects of the different pricing structures on Welfare as well as on investment and innovation. Moreover, the risk and consequences of vertical foreclosure are dealt with. The investigation is followed by a regulation proposal for Switzerland. The conclusion is made that promotion of competition combined with anti-trust law and transparency rules will suffice in the Swiss context. However, regulatory steps towards net neutrality should be taken based on the development of a set of parameters defined throughout the thesis.