The Impact of Broadband Competition on Consumer Welfare, Innovation, and Productivity in the U.S.

Georgetown Center for Business and Public Policy
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM (EDT)
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Research is beginning to reveal ways in which high-speed broadband networks fuel innovation, economic growth across the economy, and job creation. Yet, experts diverge on the degree to which competition between and among market leaders in the Internet economy is responsible for driving construction of these high-speed broadband networks and whether private investment or government intervention is needed to accelerate deployment of more fiber and 5G. Greater understanding of whether and how competition drives investment in broadband infrastructure is critical if the Administration wants to see more private investment flow to broadband networks.

  • Michelle P. Connolly, Professor of the Practice of Economics, Duke University
  • Larry Downes, Project Director and Senior Industry and Innovation Fellow, Georgetown Center for Business and Public Policy
  • Michael Mandel, Chief Economic Strategist, Progressive Policy Institute
  • John W. Mayo, Professor of Economics, Business, and Public Policy at Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business, and Executive Director, Georgetown Center for Business and Public Policy
  • Michael I. Rollins, Managing Director at Citi Research, Telecom & Communication Infrastructure Services, North America

Lunch will be provided