Increasing Spectrum for Broadband: What Are The Options?
Commentaries and Op-Eds
In Defense of Data: Information and the Costs of Privacy
The commercial use of information on the Internet has produced substantial benefits for consumers. But, as the use of information online has increased, so have concerns about privacy. This paper discusses how the use of individuals� information for commercial purposes affects consumers, and the implications of restricting information availability in the interest of privacy.
Instant Info Is a Two-Edged Sword
Bubbles have always been part of markets. The 17th century Dutch Tulip mania and the 18th century’s South Sea Bubble are part of capitalist folklore. Recently, there seems to be an increase in the number and severity of bubbles and crashes — Internet stock prices, housing prices and the stock market come to mind.
Managing the Network? Rethink Prices, not Net Neutrality
Wallsten, Scott. “Managing the Network? Rethink Prices, not Net Neutrality.” October 2007.
Googling Monopoly
Lenard, Thomas, Paul Rubin. “Googling ‘Monopoly.'” Wall Street Journal, August 2007.
Doing the Hustle at the FCC
Wallsten, Scott. “Doing the Hustle at the FCC.” July 2007.
Great Branding, Bad Policies: The Flaws of Open Access Regulations
Wallsten, Scott. “Great Branding, Bad Policies: The Flaws of Open Access Regulations.” April 2007.
Vista, Open Access and Net Neutrality
Lenard, Thomas M. “Vista, Open Access and Net Neutrality.” November 2006.
Perspective: Time to Rethink Set-Top Box Regulation
Lenard, Thomas M. “Perspective: Time to Rethink Set-Top Box Regulation.” CNET, September 28, 2006.
Why Don’t We Just Auction the ‘White Space’?
Lenard, Thomas M. “Why Don’t We Just Auction the ‘White Space’?” CNET, May 16, 2006.