Policymakers around the world are considering whether to invest in putting information and communication technology (ICT) in schools, and how. While educational impact is likely to be the primary objective, such investments can also affect residential adoption and adult utilization of ICT in the...

This paper addresses government policies that can influence commercial practices to weaken security in products and services sold on the commercial market. The debate on information surveillance for national security must include consideration of the potential cybersecurity risks and economic...

It is important for the Commission to establish new Open Internet rules. However, the proposed rules that set a minimum level of access and allow unlimited negotiation beyond that minimum will not protect the Open Internet. The NPRM's proposal to maintain the “specialized services” loophole...

Although electronic commerce is currently a relatively small fraction of overall sales, the dollar amounts are significant and growing rapidly. Future growth, however, is likely to be limited by two factors - technical barriers and issues of trust and risk. Technical barriers such as delivery,...