Perception, Choice and Design of Tariffs with Cost Caps

This thesis studies the impact of innovative nonlinear tariffs that are formed by a cost cap component over and beyond traditional tariff components. Thereby, cost cap components fix an upper cost ceiling, after which consumption is exempt from further costs. The thesis demonstrates the use of different methodologies in order to study the effects of these pricing schemes. Implications for consumers and providers caused by the extension of tariffs by a cost cap component are discussed in detail.