Economists have long recognized that technological innovation and enhanced communication increase productivity and reduce friction in economic activity. And never before has technology’s impact on economic growth been as evident as it is today.
At IPI, we focus on technology and communications policy not only because it’s critical to economic growth, but also because government’s inherent tendency to regulate prospectively poses an active threat to the economic gains and lifestyle enhancements made possible by technological innovation.
The communications and technology industries are among the country’s most competitive and the biggest capital investors in the U.S. economy, and are thus prime engines of economic growth and job creation. It is critical that public policy encourages continued innovation and investment in the tech sector, and that we don’t limit the innovation upside with counterproductive taxes and regulations.
The Angel with the Heart of a Pirate
VidAngel claims its motives are pure, but it’s MO is to steal content from its owners without regard to licensing and compensation.
Americans Strongly Support Light-Touch Internet Regulation
Americans want little or no government regulation of the internet.
Who's Ready for 5G? Indiana, That's Who
Indiana’s 5G bill is a model for other states to emulate.
Brace for Fake News About the Broadband Regulatory Reset
FCC Chairman Pai is absolutely correct to reset internet regulation to its previous, light-touch approach.
IPI Commends FCC Chairman Pai for Move to Begin Restoring Light-Touch Federal Broadband Regulation
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai is undertaking the important work of setting Internet policy back on its well-established framework of light touch federal regulation by overturning the Obama administration’s ill-advised reclassification of broadband under Title II.
IPI Urges FCC to Resist Price Controls and Supports Termination of Special Access Proceeding
The Institute for Policy Innovation (IPI) supports the closing of the FCC’s business data services proceeding, and thus supports a vote to terminate the proceeding at the Commission’s April 20th meeting.
The Allegation That Congress Destroyed Your Internet Privacy Is Fake News
You have been lied to about “your browsing history being sold to the highest bidder.” That was fake news pushed by special interest groups taking advantage of easily duped social media.
Comments to the FCC Re Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services
Institute for Policy Innovation asks the Commission to reconsider and withdraw the 2016 Privacy Order as an early step in undoing the many mistakes and overreaches of the Commission under its previous Chairman.
Ailing Texas Telemedicine May Be On the Mend
Restrictions, such as what exists for now in Texas, simply increase health care cost, restrict opportunity and choice for patients, and smack of paternalistic big government.
Progress on Telemedicine in the States
Infusing technology in health care can save money and provide great benefits to patients.
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