Abstract
The postal service industry is experiencing significant changes in its
fundamental features in light of rapid and consistent improvements
in technology pushed by the broad availability of the internet. The
growth in electronic means of communication has had an impact on
traditional mail volumes. In particular, demand for addressed B2X
mail is under pressure due to such developments as e-invoicing.
This paper discusses whether the arrival of e-substitution might
alter previous relevant market definitions. The focus of the analysis
is whether the reduction in B2X demand follows from entry by a
marginal substitute or a gross substitute, reflecting on Brennan and
Crew (2014)..
fundamental features in light of rapid and consistent improvements
in technology pushed by the broad availability of the internet. The
growth in electronic means of communication has had an impact on
traditional mail volumes. In particular, demand for addressed B2X
mail is under pressure due to such developments as e-invoicing.
This paper discusses whether the arrival of e-substitution might
alter previous relevant market definitions. The focus of the analysis
is whether the reduction in B2X demand follows from entry by a
marginal substitute or a gross substitute, reflecting on Brennan and
Crew (2014)..
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Postal and Delivery Innovation in the Digital Economy |
| Editors | Michael A. Crew, Timothy J. Brennan |
| Place of Publication | Switzerland |
| Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
| Pages | 277-290 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-3-319-12874-0 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-3-319-12873-3 |
| Publication status | Published - 2015 |
Bibliographical note
Michael A. Crew, Timothy J. BrennanKeywords
- e-invoicing
- b2x letter market
- HM Test
- SSNIP Test