High Definition Television in Europe: British Sky Broadcasting

Summary

This case traces the development of high-definition TV from a public-policy perspective over the years 1986-91. After a brief description of the main technical questions, the case examines industrial policy issues related to HDTV in the EC, US and Japan. It is accompanied by three satellite cases: High Definition Television in Europe: British Sky Broadcasting, High Definition Television in Europe: Philips Consumer Products and High Definition Television in Europe: Thomson Consumer Electronics.

Teaching objectives

To illustrate the difficulties of industrial targeting in areas of rapid technological progress.To introduce participants to the analysis of markets with network externalities.

Keywords

AR1993
HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION
DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH-DEFINITION TV

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