Research initiative on the economics of postal and digital services

The research collaboration between La Poste and the Institute of Industrial Economics (IDEI) began in 1993. Since then, this partnership has been continuously renewed and enriched, keeping pace with the evolving economic, technological, and regulatory challenges facing the sector.

The research conducted within this framework combines theoretical approaches and empirical analyses to shed light on the major transformations in the postal sector and the evolution of its regulatory environment.

Activities

The research initiative, combines several types of activities:

• Producing research on identified issues,
• Presenting the research at academic conferences or events for decision-makers.

In addition, TSE and La Poste Group organize a biennial international conference on the postal economy focused on e-commerce, the digital economy, and delivery services. This event highlights recent advances in research and fosters dialogue between academics and professionals on contemporary issues such as population aging, the digitization of the economy and society, and climate change.

The projects carried out as part of this research initiative are part of a long-term approach. They are based on regular exchanges between TSE researchers and teams at La Poste Group, thereby ensuring that the research is directly relevant to the company’s operational and strategic challenges.