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The Institute Files FCC Comments: Finds Internet Regulations Would Reduce Network Investment and Consumer Welfare; Data To Support Internet Regualtions Called “Woefully Inadequate”
ACI Files FCC Comments in Internet Regulation Proceedings
Based on All Empirical Evidence, Internet Regulations Would Reduce Network Investment and Raise Consumer Prices
Washington, DC, January 14, 2010 –– Finding the record of support for net neutrality based regulations “woefully inadequate” the American Consumer Institute Center for Citizen Research (ACI) today urged the Federal Communications Commission [...]
Don’t Mess WIth Net Success
Read our AOL op-ed on net neutrality and how it will do more harm and good for American consumers …
http://www.sphere.com/opinion/article/debate-dont-mess-with-net-success-by-imposing-net-neutrality-rules/19314409
If It’s Not Broken, Don’t Fix It — Dr. Larry Darby Speaks Out
The FCC is thinking of proposing rules to regulate the Internet, but there are no market failures to justify such regulation. Read Dr. Larry F. Darby’s ConsumerGram for the details … nn-and-market-failuare
MSNBC and ABC Cite ACI’s Analysis on High Printing Costs
See this article on MSNBC at http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34006530/
For ABC15 in Phoenix see http://www.abc15.com/content/news/investigators/consumeralerts/story/How-to-find-a-printer-that-wont-cost-you-BIG-to/NCHokd0DNUuMMhyIjBiJpw.cspx?p=2
Recent Press Reports on ACI’s Hill Event
There have been a number of news reports about ACI’s recent Capitol Hill Event, notably:
The Hill at http://thehill.com/hillicon-valley/605-technology/68555-essays-expound-flaws-of-net-neutrality, as well as reports in Comm Daily and TR Reports.
ACI Releases a Book, Holds a Capitol Hill Event: The Evidence on Net Neutrality
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 19, 2009
The American Consumer Institute Releases New Book on the Consequences of Net Neutrality
Authors Express Concerns at a Capitol Hill Briefing
WASHINGTON – The American Consumer Institute today hosted a panel discussion and debate entitled, “The Evidence on Net Neutrality” and released a new book, “The Consequences of Net Neutrality Regulations [...]
American Consumer Institute Releases Study Finding No Difference in Consumer Electronics Prices between Wal-Mart and Best Buy; Study Calls for Wal-Mart to Improve On-Shelf Labeling to Ensure Shoppers Can Make Educated Comparisons of Consumer Electronics
NEWS RELEASE – For Immediate Release
Washington, DC (November 10, 2009) – Shoppers’ perception that Wal-Mart is the lowest-priced retailer for consumer electronics goods is incorrect, according to a new study, released today, by the American Consumer Institute (ACI).
The study’s findings are particularly significant considering that according to the Consumer Electronics Association, the [...]
FCC Chief Economists Asks Other Economists To Speak Up With Their Ideas; and Dr. Larry Darby’s Replies
On October 27, the FCC’s Chief Economist asked for economists to “educate” the FCC on economics, in a posting on http://blog.openinternet.gov/?p=133. He concluded: “Economists: This is your opportunity to educate me and the Commission. Am I thinking about our task in a productive way? What other economic issues should be on my list?”
Today, Dr. Larry Darby, [...]
Remarks of Dr. Larry F. Darby — “How Cozy is the Broadband Duopoly?”
Remarks of Dr. Larry F. Darby
How “Cozy” is the BB Duopoly?
PFF Congressional Seminar:
“Broadband Competition: Is the Glass Half Empty or Half Full?
Delivered on June 12, 2009
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· I want summarize some results of our ongoing work, from a consumer welfare perspective, What kinds of tests for market failure should suffice to warrant imposition of [...]
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