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.
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.
The Rush to Regulate Health IT
Some policymakers, regulators and others in government still treat technology as a stand-alone policy issue. But that makes little sense since it is so deeply embedded in virtually everything we do.
Breaking Down the Internet Censorship Debate
Citing IPI's 2007 copyright piracy study, reporter Nathan Taft of NextGen Journal evaluates recent policy approaches to help fight online piracy. The methods by which piracy should be regulated is a clear point of contention, he writes.
Is There an App for That?
The 'UN-Internet' Is Coming
United Nations members who prefer top-down governance and a heavy hand of government, are on the march to change the “rules” of the Internet
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