Beware the gatekeeper

Article Abstract:

The most dynamic part of the telecommunications business is seen as the wires that enter homes, and this is the reason for AT and T's acquisition of TCI, and planned acquisition of MediaOne. Cable companies have a leading position in this market, and there is a case for regulation to boost competition through permitting access by rivals to the companies' cables. Cable involves a natural monpoly, and there is a risk that cable companies can control the bulk of access to the Internet.

Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities, Telecommunications Regulation, Editorial, Economic aspects, Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, Telecommunications regulations

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Vive la difference? Unfortunately, France may not be different in the way it thinks it is

Article Abstract:

By electing Socialist-Communist prime minister Lionel Jospin, France asserts that it is not subject to the same economic laws as all other countries. The French seem to believe that it is possible to perpetuate a generous welfare state while fostering a strong economy.

France, Economic policy, Jospin, Lionel, Capitalism, Welfare state

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Vive la liberte

Article Abstract:

A French court aims to control access to Yahoo!'s US sites, preventing French buyers from purchasing Nazi memorabilia. Problems and risks involved in governments seeking to control internet usage are examined.

Yahoo! Inc., YHOO

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