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.
CRomnibus in Context
For conservatives, there are a surprising number of policy victories in the "CRomnibus."
To Grow The Economy, Reject New Internet Taxes
It’s clear that voters want a different direction from Washington, and that different direction certainly doesn’t include higher taxes on the Internet.
Solving the H1B Visa Impasse
How about a market mechanism that would determine once and for all not only who is right, but that would determine what the market-clearing price for skilled immigrant labor actually is, informing future immigration policy formation?
The U.S. Senate Voted to Oppose Freedom
Technology is a tool that can be used for good or evil, to empower the state or empower the people. We must choose continued individual liberty.
Cruz Warns Again of Marketplace Fairness Act's Lame Duck Passage
Congress shouldn't try to combine the MFA with the Internet Tax Fairness Act, which would ban Internet access taxes, said IPI's Bartlett Cleland. If that happens, the "recent protests in Hungary opposing similar attempts will look mild compared to the anger of an electorate full of online consumers that deserves much better," he said.
'Lame Duck' Internet Betrayal?
Imagine the surprise that online customers will receive when the lame duck Senate massively expands government power via the Internet.
'Lame Duck' Internet Betrayal?
Imagine the surprise that online customers will receive when the lame duck Senate massively expands government power via the Internet.
Branstad, Cuomo Broadband Proposals Highlight Deployment's Growth as Gubernatorial Campaign Issue
Cleland said it's "remarkable" that broadband deployment has become a campaign-worthy issue for Branstad, Cuomo and others. "It's exciting because these technology issues are finally getting some of the attention that they deserve."
Innovation: The Shape of Things To Come
Several companies have been distracted by litigation, or the threat of litigation, causing them to invest their energy and resources in litigation rather than in the successful commercialization of innovation.
You Buy It, You Own It. But What If You Leased It?
Liberty-based solutions are better than voiding or limiting contracts, and forcing others to surrender their property.
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