A diverse group of essays representing current thinking on electronic services networks, offering the theoretical perspectives required to understand ESNs and their effect on business and finance, as well as a set of case studies which apply these theoretical perspectives.

Among the topics discussed are structural relationships among ESNs, their effect on organizational structures, compatibility between shared networks, and competitive search facilitation. In Part Two, the contributors offer a detailed look at the economic policy histories of ESNs in specific industries. Included are discussions of automatic teller machines, computer reservation systems, and multiple listing services. These studies demonstrate the incredible variety of applications of ESN technology, and make this book an indispensable resource for professionals in all types of businesses that use ESNs, and for students in a wide range of law, businesses, and public policy courses.

Economics and policy perspectives
electronic services networks - functions, structures, and public policy, Steven S. Wildman, Margaret E. Guerin-Calvert
information technology and vertical integration - evidence from the manufacturing sector, Ajit Kambil
compatibility and the creation of shared networks, Nicholas Economides
the economics of industry-sponsored search facilitation, Steven S. Wildman
the economics of co-operation and competition in electronic services network industries, Dennis W. Carlton
evaluating network pricing self-regulation, Steven C. Salop
electronic services networks studies
on the delegation of pricing authority in shared ATM networks, Richard J. Gilbert
computer reservations systems and their network linkages to the airline industry, Margaret E. Guerin-Calvert, Roger G. Noll
comparative regulatory regimes for CRS, Richard Annan
real estate multiple listing services and antitrust revisited, John E. Lopatka, Joseph J. Simons
competition issues in electronic data interchange, Robin L. Allen.