Chair or Research Initiative
Research initiative on the economics of postal and digital services
Partner since 1993
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.
Priority research areas
- Regulation of the postal sector, as well as the e-commerce and logistics sectors
- Design of public policies that promote social and regional inclusion or aim to encourage socially responsible behavior among actors operating in markets with varying degrees of competition
The research resulting from our collaboration with TSE enhances our internal discussions and informs our strategic decisions. It also helps shape sector-specific regulations at the European and national levels.
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About La Poste Groupe
La Poste Groupe is France’s national postal operator. Building on a history spanning more than 600 years, it provides mail and package delivery services throughout France while expanding its operations in the fields of logistics, banking, insurance, and community services.
As a major player in French economic and social life, La Poste supports societal change by balancing economic performance, innovation, and public service.
Publications and working papers
Structure optimale des prix dans le secteur postal
Universal Service: an Economic Perspective
Entry and Competition in the Postal Market: Fondations for the Construction of Entry Scenarios
The Cost of Universal Service in the Postal Sector
Mesures d'efficacité et évaluation de regroupement de bureaux distributeurs : une approche non paramétrique
Scale Economies and Natural Monopoly in the Postal Delivery: Comparison between Parametric and Non Parametric Specifications
Costs and Benefits of Universal Service Obligations in the Postal Sector
Service Quality, Competition and Regulatory Policies in the Postal Sector
Modélisation économétrique de la distribution du courrier
Analyse descriptive de la demande de travail dans la distribution du courrier à partir de la statistique 742
Alternative Scenarios for the Reform of Postal Services: Optimal Pricing and Welfare
Coûts et rendements d'échelle de la Poste
Contact
Helmuth Cremer
Scientific Director
Eve Séjalon
Head of Research Partnerships and Centers
Cécile Miglos
Research Partnerships Project Manager
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