Economic Aspects of Television Regulation

Economic Aspects of Television Regulation

Author: Roger G. Noll

Publisher: Washington : Brookings Institution

Published: 1973

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13:

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Economic analysis of the television broadcasting industry (telecommunications) in the USA, with particular reference to economic implications and government policy implications of recent innovations - covers financial aspects, programming, technological change (incl. The use of communications satellites and videocassettes), etc., examines the role of the federal communications commission in imposing controls and regulations, and includes policy recommendations. References and statistical tables.


An Economic Analysis of Mandatory Leased Channel Access for Cable Television

An Economic Analysis of Mandatory Leased Channel Access for Cable Television

Author: Stanley M. Besen

Publisher:

Published: 1982

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13:

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This report is an economic analysis of mandated leased access. Section II briefly discusses past regulation of the cable industry, including the regulation of access. Section III examines the existing relationship between cable systems and service packagers. Section IV provides an economic analysis of the effects of various types of mandated leased access arrangements on the service offerings and prices available to cable subscribers. Finally, Sec. V analyzes problems that would be faced by government regulators in implementing a leased access requirement.


Public Policy Toward Cable Television

Public Policy Toward Cable Television

Author: Thomas W. Hazlett

Publisher: American Enterprise Institute

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 9780844740690

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This book analyzes the effectiveness of the federal government's vacillating regulatory policy toward the cable television industry.