Why This Deck Needs a Redesign
This lecture from Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen's "Economics of Regulation" course (Summer Term 2020, Prof. Dr. Georg Götz) introduces regulation of network industries — covering market structures, monopoly instruments, and real-world data from European utilities. The original slides are packed with valuable data but suffer from poor visual presentation:
- 📊 Complex data tables with no visual hierarchy — dense rows of numbers without color coding, icons, or column emphasis make cross-country comparisons exhausting
- 📉 Bar charts with outdated styling — basic Excel-style charts lack clear legends, meaningful color schemes, and visual anchors
- 🔗 Flowcharts and diagrams rendered as plain boxes and lines — no icons, no depth, no visual differentiation between layers
- 📝 Text-heavy slides that mix definitions, questions, and key concepts without visual structure or typographic hierarchy
Arty's redesign transforms every data element: tables get professional headers with industry icons, charts receive modern color palettes and icon-enriched legends, flowcharts gain depth with styled nodes and visual layer indicators — all while preserving every data point and label exactly as the professor intended.
Title — Economics of Regulation
The original title slide uses a dated university template with small campus photos. The redesign creates a bold, modern cover with a high-quality building photo and prominent typography.
Contents
A dense two-column table of contents with 15 numbered topics and sub-items. The redesign should preserve the structure while improving readability and navigation clarity.
Why You Should Take This Course
Bullet points with overlapping industry logos (DB, EnBW, Bundesnetzagentur) and a job posting screenshot. The redesign brings visual order to the collage.
Network Regulation — RIIO Model
A raw screenshot of the Ofgem website pasted directly into the slide. The redesign turns this into a proper presentation of the RIIO framework.
(Traditional) Topics
Five bullet points listing regulation topics with no visual differentiation. The redesign adds structure to distinguish each topic area.
'Burning' Questions
Seven long-form questions crammed into a single slide. The redesign gives each question visual breathing room while maintaining academic rigor.
Network Industries — Gross Value Added (Chart)
A stacked bar chart showing network industry share across 25 EU countries. The redesign modernizes the chart with cleaner colors and icon-enriched legends.
Network Industries — Employment (Chart)
Another stacked bar chart for employment data. The redesign applies consistent modern chart styling matching the previous slide.
Network Industries GDP Table
A 15-country × 6-sector data table showing value added as percentage of GDP. The redesign transforms this dense data grid into a professionally styled, scannable table.
Value Added and Employment Table
Two stacked data tables covering EU-25 transport and utilities from 1995-2003. The redesign separates and styles both tables for clarity.
Critical Infrastructure Table
A two-column table categorizing technical vs socio-economic infrastructure. The redesign uses icons to visually represent each infrastructure type.
Definition of Regulation
Academic definition with citation and bullet-point elaboration. The redesign gives the quote and key distinctions proper visual treatment.
What Is/Does Regulation?
Multi-level bullet points explaining regulatory measures. The redesign structures the information into a clear hierarchy.
Positive and Normative Approach
Two theoretical frameworks explained in nested bullets. The redesign visually separates the two approaches for clearer comparison.
Production Chains Flowchart
A complex flowchart showing upstream/infrastructure/downstream chains for 5 network industries (electricity, gas, railways, telecoms, postal). The redesign adds icons and visual depth.
Economic Characteristics Table
A multi-column comparison table of network externalities, natural monopoly, and general interest across five industries. The redesign creates a cleaner, more readable format.
Monopoly Regulation Models 1/2 (Flowchart)
A hierarchical diagram showing reasons for regulation, industry structures, and regulatory instruments. The redesign adds icons and visual depth to each node.
Monopoly Regulation Models 2/2 (Flowchart)
A tree diagram of external regulation showing direct vs indirect approaches. The redesign maintains the hierarchy while adding visual polish.
Asymmetric Information Table
A detailed 13-row data table showing distribution capex through determination process for Australian network operators. The redesign creates a professional financial table.
Basics
Four brief bullet points listing foundational concepts. The redesign uses icons to give each concept visual weight.