Economists' Statement on Network Neutrality Policy
7 Pages Posted: 28 Mar 2007
Date Written: March 2007
Abstract
Network neutrality is a policy proposal that would regulate how network providers manage and price the use of their networks. Congress has introduced several bills on network neutrality. Proposed legislation generally would mandate that Internet service providers exercise no control over the content that flows over their lines and would bar providers from charging more for preferentially faster access to the Internet. These proposals must be considered carefully in light of the underlying economics. Our basic concern is that most proposals aimed at implementing net neutrality are likely to do more harm than good.
Keywords: network neutrality, legislation, economics
JEL Classification: H00
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