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.
Preventing Another Tax Disaster
It’s time for the federal government to step up and protect consumers from the threat of unfair, duplicative taxes on their digital purchases.
A Tale of Two Islands
Even in the most remote areas of the country service providers are already providing Internet access, even while searching for ways to provide even faster access.
Health apps under the microscope
Mobile apps, with their extraordinary reach, have the power to transform health care. IPI's Merrill Matthews is cited by reporter Dina ElBoghdady in the Washington Post and Chicago Tribune on the classic showdown occuring between
The Supreme Court's Decision Won't Affect the Real Health Care Revolution
Real health care reform is happening, not in Congress or the Supreme Court, but in the eHealth explosion.
The New Colossus...What Happened?
Securing the best and brightest from around the globe to plant their ideas and grow their dreams here returns dividends to every current U.S. citizen.
Tax Rules for the Information Superhighway
Pro-tax forces across the country see broadband as yet another goose to be plucked.
Norquist, conservative groups petition FCC in favor of latest Verizon deal
Conservative organizations sprung to the defense of Verizon Wireless’ latest deal to acquire unused spectrum from several leading cable providers pending before the Federal Communications Commission Friday, writes Josh Peterson of the Daily Caller.
Coalition Letter to the FCC Regarding Assignment of AWS Licenses
A coalition of 14 free market organizations, including the Institute for Policy Innovation, urged the Federal Communications Commission to approve a private deal between Verizon and cable companies that will free currently unused spectrum to help alleviate the growing “spectrum crunch” that many wireless consumers – particularly those in densely populated areas of the country – are already feeling.
Radio Wants to Kill the Wireless Star?
The notion of DC picking winners and losers by means of technology mandates is both odious and destructive to an innovative future.
The Tax War Against the Internet
Pro-tax forces across the country see broadband as the golden goose of tax revenue.
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