the a la carte paradox higher consumer costs and reduced programming diversity an economic analysis of implications pricing on cable customers july 2004 table contents page number executive summary 1 conclusions 3 detailed report current industry structure business models benefits to consumers 11 scenarios model 16 impact network economics 22 operator 29 for prices 32 35 appendix project scope interviews conducted sources 40 41 about booz allen hamilton 55 cv s study team 57 this represents findings independent by national & telecommunications association ncta has assessed associated with two different providing access channels currently sold in tiers addition we have offering themed fewer included our overall conclusion is that evaluated would reverse