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Study

Crossed Lines: Regulatory Missteps in Telecom Policy

An analysis of forced access in Michigan

By Diane S. Katz and Dr. Theodore Bolema, published on Dec. 3, 2003

Violation of property rights is the defining feature of current telecom policy.

Contents

Telephone Lines
  • Executive Summary
  • I. Introduction
  • II. A Brief History of Telecom Regulation
  • III. The Effects of Regulatory Policy in Michigan
  • IV. Examining Arguments in Favor of Forced Access
  • V. Where Competition Thrives
  • VI. Policy Recommendations
  • Endnotes
  • About the Authors
SKU: S2003-04

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