Nousonomics-Common Sense Economics

Elected representatives, not the FCC, will protect our interests in Internet commerce

Originally published by Fox News here. You might have missed the notice (it’s okay, you’re normal), but last month a group of experts were called to the U.S. Capitol to provide […]

Internet Policy in Europe: Lessons for the US

One of the (many) problems with attempting to analyze the effects of a proposed policy is the debate about how to measure and compare its effectiveness. In other sciences, it’s […]

Dynamic Competition in Internet Sector

Originally published by The Hill here. One of public policy experts’ justifications for government intervention in the Internet sector is that there is an inherent market failure – what economists […]

FCC will end up on Republicans’ naughty list

Originally published by The Hill here. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has one of the least enviable jobs in D.C. right now. Over the coming months, immense pressure is on […]

Everyone (yes, everyone) agrees that new fees on the Internet will harm the economy

With only a cursory introduction into the history of our economy, you’ll begin to detect a pattern: a new technology is developed, its industry grows rapidly with little regulatory or […]

As economic opportunities improve, tech entrepreneurs become targets

Originally published by Fox News here. Regardless of your opinion about the country’s currently uninspiring, yet improving economic conditions, the Internet is still the one industry that offers unlimited opportunities […]

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0February 25, 2015
Elected representatives, not the FCC, will protect our interests in Internet commerce

Originally published by Fox News here. You might have missed the notice (it’s okay, you’re normal), but last month a group of experts were called to the U.S. Capitol to provide […]
0February 13, 2015
Internet Policy in Europe: Lessons for the US

One of the (many) problems with attempting to analyze the effects of a proposed policy is the debate about how to measure and compare its effectiveness. In other sciences, it’s […]
0February 2, 2015
Dynamic Competition in Internet Sector

Originally published by The Hill here. One of public policy experts’ justifications for government intervention in the Internet sector is that there is an inherent market failure – what economists […]
0December 19, 2014
FCC will end up on Republicans’ naughty list

Originally published by The Hill here. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has one of the least enviable jobs in D.C. right now. Over the coming months, immense pressure is on […]
0December 13, 2014
Everyone (yes, everyone) agrees that new fees on the Internet will harm the economy

With only a cursory introduction into the history of our economy, you’ll begin to detect a pattern: a new technology is developed, its industry grows rapidly with little regulatory or […]
0December 8, 2014
As economic opportunities improve, tech entrepreneurs become targets

Originally published by Fox News here. Regardless of your opinion about the country’s currently uninspiring, yet improving economic conditions, the Internet is still the one industry that offers unlimited opportunities […]
0November 21, 2014
Puerto Ricans will be hurt the most by President Obama’s executive action

Originally published by Fox News here. Puerto Ricans are used to being treated as second class citizens. Although they are Americans, the nearly four million who live on the island […]
0November 10, 2014
Puerto Rico Needs More Businesses that Provide Opportunity for All

Originally published by Fox News here. Puerto Rico’s economic struggles are no secret. The Internet is full of opinion pieces criticizing policies that may have contributed to its continued economic decline, the […]
0November 7, 2014
Internet policies Republicans aren’t going to stand for (and shouldn’t)

Originally published by The Hill here. In recent years, many in Washington haven’t been shy about their goal to tax and regulate the Internet. After all, a relatively unregulated and tax-free […]
0September 28, 2014
Economic regulations always have consequences

Originally published by Sun Herald newspaper here. When asked, even most well-educated Americans don’t understand the Federal Communications Commission’s purpose, nor how its policy decisions affect us. Even more elusive […]
0September 28, 2014
SiriusXM Radio Interview on Puerto Rico Economic Conditions

Originally published by BYURadio.org here. PUERTO RICANS FLOCKING TO MAINLAND U.S. Not since the end of World War II have so many Puerto Ricans migrated to the United States in […]
0September 12, 2014
The Economics behind Net Neutrality

Originally published by Inside Sources here. When asked, even most well-educated Americans don’t understand the Federal Communications Commission’s purpose, nor how its policy decisions affect us. Even more elusive is […]
0September 9, 2014
Diverse Energy Mix Good For Economy, Good for Latinos

Originally published by Fox News here. According to a jobs report released last month by the U.S. Conference of Mayors, the average American wage fell by 23 percent since the […]
0August 6, 2014
Six steps to start a real recovery

Originally published by The Hill here. From the border battle to increased Middle East anxiety and even fears of a pending Ebola pandemic, the world’s problems are once again distracting […]
0August 1, 2014
Net Neutrality not so Neutral on Hispanic Employment

Originally published by Fox News here. If you haven’t been following the “net neutrality” debate at the Federal Communications Commission, you might be surprised to hear the passion that has […]
0July 23, 2014
Fox 5 NY Interview discussing Puerto Rico Bonds

Originally published by My Fox News here. NEW YORK (MYFOXNY) -Puerto Rico just balanced its first budget in more than a decade. Sales taxes are up. But optimism remains low […]
0April 28, 2014
Feeling Blue in Puerto Rico

Originally published by The Hill here. 24-hour news pundits may not be the most reliable sources, but even non-partisan, reputable economists and political scientists have long failed to predict the […]
0April 22, 2014
Is This Puerto Rico’s “Lost Decade?”

Originally published by Fox News here. Puerto Rico just can’t catch a break. Its economy has been a shambles for nearly a decade, its population is shrinking incessantly, unsustainable debt […]
0March 28, 2014
Puerto Rico Will Default and That’s a Good Thing

Originally published by Fox News here. Amid a surfeit of debt and other downward-trending economic indicators, Puerto Rican legislators put it all on the line last week when it added […]
0February 25, 2014
Guest on Inside Story with Ray Suarez

Featured guest panelist on Inside Story with Ray Suarez, discussing Puerto Rico’s economy and fiscal measures for recovery. Originally published by Al Jazeera America here. It’s been nearly five […]
0February 17, 2014
Puerto Rico Still Doesn’t Get What Makes An Economy Tick

Originally published by Fox News here. In a recent FNL opinion piece, Puerto Rico’s Governor lauded his own administration’s efforts to jumpstart the island’s “recovering economy.” Yet, since taking office […]
0January 29, 2014
The real culprit in income inequality

Originally published by TheHill.com here. In his State of the Union address, the president is expected to discuss “income inequality” and the lack of “upward mobility” in America, but will […]
0January 28, 2014
Lenders Meet To Discuss Puerto Rico’s Fate. Is There Still Hope?

Originally published by Fox News here. Puerto Rico’s creditors, holding a meeting in New York Thursday to discuss their fears of an inevitable debt default, had this message for the […]
0December 1, 2013
Default: Puerto Rico’s Inevitable Option

Originally published by Forbes here. Washington politicos aren’t the only ones instigating a perpetual debt crisis. Puerto Rico too is experiencing a political stalemate-induced fight for their financial lives that […]
0November 14, 2013
Long-term unemployment: What the president won’t mention in Cleveland

Originally published by The Hill here. The president took to New Orleans on Friday to give (yet another) speech on his plans for improving the economy, part of a series […]
0October 15, 2013
Will U.S. Have To Bail Out Puerto Rico?

Originally published by Fox News here. by Justin Vélez-Hagan Detroit, once known as an American manufacturing and economic powerhouse, is now better known for high crime, low employment, run-down neighborhoods, and financial […]
0October 8, 2013
Challenge to baby boomers in Congress

Originally published by TheHill.com here. by Jeb Bush, Jr. and Justin Vélez-Hagan Baby boomers in Congress, we have a bit of a bone to pick with you. In light of […]