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The following is a list of Expert Studies, various reports prepared by analysts, academics and others.

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9/15/2011
Analysis of RUS and USF ReformEmail this Document
Abstract: Navigant Economics study: The Rural Utilities Service Should Reassess Its Reliance on Universal Service High-Cost Support to Leverage Broadband Loans.Attachment: Eisenach_RUS_USF_Analysis_09.14.11.pdf (172 KB)Publication Type: Expert Study

4/13/2011
Evaluating the Cost-Effectiveness of RUS Broadband Subsidies: Three Case Studies by Navigant EconomicsEmail this Document
Abstract: A new economic analysis of federal government broadband stimulus projects awarded by the Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service (RUS) concludes that the program's funding of duplicative broadband networks has resulted in an extremely high cost to reach a small number of unserved households.Attachment: RUS Case Study Report 4-13-11.pdf (1 MB)Publication Type: Expert Study

3/7/2011
An Analysis of the Cable Industry’s Impact on the U.S. Economy (2010)Email this Document
Abstract: The economic impact of cable’s huge broadband investment is evidenced in a report by Bortz Media & Sports Group.Attachment: Bortz_Economic_Report_03.07.11.pdf (710 KB)Publication Type: Expert Study

2/23/2010
"The Economic Impact of Broadband Investment"Email this Document
Abstract: A study, conducted by Robert W. Crandall and Hal J. Singer, shows that the massive investments made in mobile and wired Internet capacity by the major network providers has created hundreds of thousands of jobs over the past six years and the expected capital investment over the next few years would create thousands of additional jobs.Attachment: The_Economic_Impact_of_Broadband_Investment.pdf (430 KB)Publication Type: Expert Study

1/14/2009
"U.S. Cable & Satellite: How Economically Sensitive Is Pay TV?"Email this Document
Abstract: Excerpts taken from a Bernstein Research report that highlight the tremendous value cable’s video service provides to consumers. Attachment: Bernstein_Research_overview_01.14.09.pdf (16 KB)Publication Type: Expert Study

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