Networks, the Internet, and Cloud Computing

Unlocking Spectrum Value through Improved Allocation, Assignment, and Adjudication of Spectrum Rights

Future demand for wireless services will be hard to satisfy, as little unused spectrum remains. Wireless services must use spectrum more intensively. Reform is needed to facilitate intensive use, freeing wireless firms to negotiate deals with neighbors and resolve disputes.

The Case for Rebooting the Network Neutrality Debate

In the United States, the public supports network neutrality, the principle that Internet Service Providers (ISPs) should not control online content and services. Allowing ISPs to block startups discourages investment. Europe adopted neutrality rules when ISPs began to stifle innovation.

Does Service Bundling Reduce Churn?

This study considers whether firms that sell telecommunications services as a bundle find it easier to retain customers. The data shows that bundling does reduce “churn” for pay television, broadband, and telephone service.

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Singapore’s Economic Growth

This study reviewed Singapore’s economic growth from 1990-2008. Investment in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) lead to growth of average labor productivity (ALP) and gross domestic product (GDP) growth. ICT investment in became more important over time, while as the importance of ICT manufacturing declined.

The Economics of Network Neutrality

This article evaluates the economic value of network neutrality and alternatives when networks are congested.

Internet and Local Wages, The: A Puzzle

This paper examines why Internet-related investment increased wages in only some US counties.

Using Spectrum Auctions to Enhance Competition in Wireless Services

This paper looks at how regulators can support more competition between different wireless services.

The Wasteland: Anticommons, White Spaces, and the Fallacy of Spectrum

This article analyzes the advantages of allowing public access to broadcast frequencies between commercial stations.

Broadband Bonus, The: Estimating Broadband Internet's Economic Value

This paper attempts to estimate the extent of economic gains from broadband adoption in the U.S.

Shaky Foundations of the Regulated Internet, The

The FCC’s Comcast order was overly broad, so the author advocates more limited FCC jurisdiction over the Internet.