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Digital Highways: The Role of Government in 21st-Century Infrastructure
Publish Date: September 11, 2009
Author(s): El-Darwiche, Bahjat; Friedrich, Roman; Sabbagh, Karim; Singh, Milind
Abstract: Next-generation broadband networks promise much faster transfer of information, services, and benefits throughout a national economy, promoting overall growth, productivity, and prosperity. For that reason, public policymakers are seeking to stimulate or contribute significant investments to establish such networks. Yet the hurdles to deploying next-generation broadband are significant: Private investment in the sector hangs on greater certainty over revenue, regulation, and technology. Government policymakers can play a role in reducing these hurdles and providing greater certainty and support for deployments. The policy choices they make will likely determine how much their nations benefit from deployment of next-generation broadband.
Related Industries: Public Sector
