Brookings: Topics - Internet Policy

Governance Studies

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:55:43 GMT

Governance Studies brings together people interested in improving the performance of our national government and bettering the economic security, social welfare, and opportunity available to all Americans.

FCC Chairman Proposes New Net Neutrality Plans

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski announced his plan to expand “net neutrality” rules for Internet providers. The chairman advocated an anti-discrimination rule that would prevent Internet providers from blocking or slowing the utilization of competing services, and a transparency rule that would require providers disclose how they manage traffic, writes Darrell West.

Blogs as Public Forums for Agency Policymaking

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Blogs represent opportunities for individuals to express views, comment on the opinions of others and build a new online community. The U.S. government understands blogs’ dynamism and, as a result, agencies are seeking to increase their online presence by developing their own blogs. Julianne Mahler and Priscilla Regan examine the ways governmental and non-governmental blogs are used to link citizens and government officials.

The Two Faces of Twitter: Revolution in a Digital Age for Iran

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The role of Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter in recent Iranian street demonstrations shows the power of digital technologies. At the same time that these technologies facilitate grass-roots communications, they also sow the seeds for future political repression, writes Darrell West.

Obama's Twitter Strategy

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The reform movement in Iran has been bolstered by the use of new media including YouTube and Twitter. Ariel Kastner suggests that the Obama administration should be vigilant in protecting access to these outlets and make dissatisfaction clear when countries attempt to block their citizens from using such outlets.

Losing Our Technology Advantage

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

E-government expert Darrell West encourages the United States to invest more in its technology infrastructure. Once on the cutting edge of technological innovation and access, the United States now lags behind other industrialized nations. West recommends tax credits for private-sector research and development, greater support for higher education, and adult training programs that help workers transition to a 21st century economy.

The Obama Era and the Digital White House

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Barack Obama’s presidential campaign used an array of online tools to organize supporters and raise money. Now, his administration will try applying the same tools to governing. Darrell West joined The Kojo Nnamdi Show to discuss the future of e-government.

State and Federal Electronic Government in the United States, 2008

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Darrell West assesses the nature of American state and federal electronic government in 2008 by examining whether e-government effectively capitalizes on the interactive features available on the Internet to improve service delivery and public outreach.

Improving Technology Utilization in Electronic Government around the World, 2008

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Few developments have had broader consequences for the public sector than the introduction of the Internet and digital technology. In this Brookings report, Darrell West assesses the current conditions of electronic government around the world and offers practical suggestions for improving the delivery of information and services over the Internet.

Using the Media to Promote Adolescent Well-Being

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Parents are worried that teens are drowning in messages about sex, smoking, drinking, consumer goods and a host of other behaviors and products that threaten their well-being. This brief advocates using creative media to provide youth with positive messages that counteract the negative damaging messages to which they are exposed.

Digital Democracy: How the American and Hong Kong Civil Societies Use New Media to Change Politics

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Democratic participation faces challenges in many modern societies, including the United States and Hong Kong. In this CNAPS Visiting Fellow working paper, Dr. Rikkie Yeung examines how the American and Hong Kong civil societies have explored the use of new media to promote democratic participation and change political realities.

Internet Development in China: Its Impact on Politics and Society

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 10:00:00 GMT

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December 04, 2007, 10:00 AM to 12:00 pm

The John L. Thornton China Center at Brookings hosted a discussion on the development of the Internet in China and its impact on politics and society. A distinguished panel of experts addressed trends in Internet usage, government policy, civil society development and the implications for good governance in China.

An Antitrust Analysis of Google's Proposed Acquisition of DoubleClick

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Telecom Time Warp

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Robert Crandall and Hal Singer argue that, eventually, either the FCC or the courts will realize that regulating competitive telecommunications networks for the benefit of select content providers is not in the interest of American consumers.

Earmarked Airwaves?

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Robert Hahn and Hal Singer (06/27/07)

Leong Defeats Tsang, in the Blogosphere: A Glimpse of the Emergence of New Media in Hong Kong Politics

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Rikkie L. K. Yeung says that whether in America or Hong Kong, the more competitive the election, the higher incentive the candidates have to explore the digital media.

Economists' Statement on Network Neutrality Policy

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Network Neutrality Policy

Strengthening U.S. Information Technology: Keep America #1 on the Net

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Sean Maloney and Christopher Thomas of Intel argue that the next President will need to develop a comprehensive strategy that allows U.S. companies to remain the primary inventors and purveyors of Internet technology, stimulate American entrepreneurs to continue to develop the best new Internet businesses, and help American workers continue to receive the benefits of increased productivity and economic growth.

The Myth of Network Neutrality and What We Should Do About It

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Robert Litan and Robert Hahn examine the Internet industry today, especially in light of the current "network neutrality" debate, and conclude that further regulation of the Internet is not warranted at this point in time.

Competition and Antitrust Law Can Protect The Internet

Tue, 03 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Robert Hahn and Robert Litan (10/03/2006)

Catching the Web in a Net of Neutrality

Tue, 02 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Article by Robert Litan, Washington Post (5/2/06)

Economists' Statement on U.S. Broadband Policy

Wed, 15 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

In this statement, a group of economists make the following recommendations to improve the competitive provision of broadband services.

Software and Law: Is Regulation Fostering or Inhibiting Innovation?

Wed, 07 Dec 2005 15:00:00 GMT

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December 07, 2005, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

China's Expanding Use of the Internet and Its Impact on Chinese Society

Thu, 17 Nov 2005 10:00:00 GMT

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November 17, 2005, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

The Impact of the New Media: A Live, Inter@ctive Discussion & Webcast

Tue, 22 Mar 2005 10:00:00 GMT

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March 22, 2005, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

At this Brookings briefing, members of the "new" and "old" media weighed in on the ever-evolving role of the press and the future of journalism. The discussion focused on new mediums and practices in journalism and what impact these have had—and will continue to have—on the role and credibility of the traditional American media.

Charles Ferguson and the "Broadband Problem"

Sat, 15 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Robert W. Crandall discusses Charles Ferguson’s book that advocates a major increase in government intervention in the U.S. market for high-speed, "broadband" Internet services.

Bandwidth for the People

Sat, 15 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Robert W. Crandall, Robert W. Hahn, Robert E. Litan, and Scott Wallsten discuss the important distinction between the economical and the uneconomical provision of broadband.

Broadband Communications

Thu, 01 May 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Paper by Robert W. Crandall for The Handbook of Telecommunications Economics, Vol. II (5/03)

The United States Broadband Problem: Analysis and Policy Recommendations

Fri, 31 May 2002 00:00:00 GMT

Working Paper by Charles Ferguson, Nonresident Senior Fellow, the Brookings Institution, May 31, 2002

The New Economy : Beyond the Hype

Fri, 01 Feb 2002 00:00:00 GMT

In 2000 commentators everywhere were hailing the boom in some western economies as the dawn of a new economy. In 2001, with a slowdown in the US economy, dot.coms folding, and information and communications technology firms feeling the pinch globally

Music on the Internet: A New World Is Waiting

Sat, 01 Dec 2001 00:00:00 GMT

Brookings Review article by Cary Sherman (Winter 2001)

Improving Our Nation's Schools Through Computers & Connectivity

Sat, 01 Dec 2001 00:00:00 GMT

Brookings Review article by Craig Cunningham (Winter 2001)

The Digital Divide: Bridging the Divide Naturally

Sat, 01 Dec 2001 00:00:00 GMT

Brookings Review article by Robert W. Crandall (Winter 2001)

The Economy and the Internet: What Lies Ahead?

Sat, 01 Dec 2001 00:00:00 GMT

Conference Report #4, by Robert E. Litan and Alice M. Rivlin (December 2000)

The Copyright Paradox: Fighting Content Piracy in the Digital Era

Sat, 01 Dec 2001 00:00:00 GMT

Brookings Review article by Jonathan Band (Winter 2001)

Cybercrime Dilemma: Is it Possible to Guarantee Both Security and Privacy?

Sat, 01 Dec 2001 00:00:00 GMT

Technology and America's Good Times: An overview

Sat, 01 Dec 2001 00:00:00 GMT

Brookings Review article by Robert E. Litan (Winter 2001)

Whom to Protect And How: The Public, the Government, and the Internet Revolution

Sat, 01 Dec 2001 00:00:00 GMT

Brookings Review article by Robert J. Blendon, John M. Benson, Mollyann Brodie, Drew E. Altman, Marcus D. Rosenbaum, Rebecca Flournoy, and Minah Kim (Winter 2001)

Beyond the Dot.coms : The Economic Promise of the Internet

Sat, 03 Nov 2001 00:00:00 GMT

In Beyond the Dot.coms, two of the nations most respected economists articulate the anticipated economic impact of the Internet over the next five years.

The Economic Payoff from the Internet Revolution

Fri, 03 Aug 2001 00:00:00 GMT

This volume contains detailed analyses of how the Internet revolution could bring economic benefitsprimarily improved productivity and higher qualityin the eight sectors of the U.S. economy that collectively account for over 70 percent of the Gross

A New Economy? : The Changing Role of Innovation and Information Technology in Growth

Thu, 01 Mar 2001 00:00:00 GMT

This study shows that economic success requires not some silver bullet, but a range of complementary factors that support the innovation-intensive growth exemplified by new information and communication technologies such as the Internet and Internet

Law and Policy in the Age of the Internet

Thu, 15 Feb 2001 00:00:00 GMT

Robert E. Litan touches on some of the Internet challenges and how they might be resolved.

Managing High-Tech Growth in King County

Thu, 01 Jun 2000 00:00:00 GMT

Brookings Review article by Ron Sims (Summer 2000)

Corporate Disclosure in the Internet Age

Wed, 24 May 2000 00:00:00 GMT

Corporate Disclosure in the Internet Age, opinion in the Financial Times, May 24, 2000, by Robert Litan, Vice President and Director, Economic Studies, Peter Wallison, American Enterprise Institute

The Future of the Global Economy : Towards a Long Boom?

Mon, 01 May 2000 00:00:00 GMT

This book reviews the forces driving economic and social change in today's world. It assesses the likelihood of a long boom materializing in the first decades of the 21st century and explores the strategic policies essential for making it happen.

OECD Communications Outlook 1999

Sat, 01 Apr 2000 00:00:00 GMT

This book presents the most recent comparable data on the performance of the communications sector in OECD countries and on their policy frameworks. It examines the major changes and future trends in the telecommunications industry and explores devel

Is There Too Much Venture Capital?

Sat, 11 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMT

Is There Too Much Venture Capital?"" Opinion piece in The New York Times December 11, 1999 by Charles Ferguson, Senior Fellow, The Brookings Institution

Law and Electronic Commerce: The Next Frontier

Wed, 01 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Steven M.H. Wallman, Senior Fellow, Economic Studies and Kathleen M.H. Wallman

A Communications Cornucopia : Markle Foundation Essays on Information Policy

Sat, 02 May 1998 00:00:00 GMT

Rapid progress in information technologies has produced an ever-broadening array of choices in information products. This progress has placed enormous strain on the governmental institutions that use and regulate information technology. The essays in

Elections in Cyberspace : Toward a New Era in American Politics

Sat, 01 Mar 1997 00:00:00 GMT

The proliferation of candidate Web pages and other politically oriented Internet sites during the 1996 campaign foreshadows the potential impact that new communications and information technologies will have on the American political process in the f

The Economics of Scholarly Publications and the Information Superhighway

Wed, 01 May 1996 00:00:00 GMT

Brookings Discussion Papers in Domestic Economics