In this paper we study the potential effects of Real Time Pricing (RTP) of electricity to the need of long-run capacities in the Nordic power markets. A characteristic of the Nordic power market is the large variety of production technologies of which hydro and nuclear power are capacity...

We study the dynamic optimization of platform pricing in industries with positive direct net-work externalities. The utility of the network for the consumer is modelled as a function of three components. Platform price and network size (participation rate) affect the consumer's decision to join...