Publications [#239281] of Huseyin Yildirim

Journal Articles

1. Lewis, TR; Yildirim, H, Learning by doing and dynamic regulation, RAND Journal of Economics, vol. 33 no. 1 (January, 2002), pp. 22-36, WILEY [pdf], [doi]
   (last updated on 2025/04/04)

   Abstract:
   From experience, regulated monopolists learn to employ cost-reducing innovations. We characterize the optimal regulation of an innovating monopolist with unknown costs. Regulatory policy is designed to minimize current costs of service while encouraging development of cost-saving innovations. We find that under optimal regulation, (i) innovation is encouraged by light-handed regulation allowing the monopolist to earn greater information rents while providing greater service, (ii) innovation occurs in the absence of long-term agreements when private information is recurring, and (iii) innovation is more rapid in a durable franchise, and the regulator prefers durable franchises for exploiting learning economies.