E-Government: Developing State Communications in a Free Media Environment

9 Pages Posted: 13 Mar 2001

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Douglas A. Galbi

Federal Communications Commission

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Date Written: February 11, 2001

Abstract

Law, economics, and public policy scholars have largely neglected government communications. Research on media law and development, as well as considerations of future regulatory frameworks for communications, should recognize that the future might benefit from a much broader and more significant role for government communications. The development of the Internet potentially can provide ubiquitous, low cost, multi-media communications capabilities. Cheaper, more capable channels provide governments with an important new tool for providing government services, enhancing democratic political discourse, and promoting private economic development. Consideration of this possibility can enrich discussion of important legal, economic, and regulatory issues.

Keywords: electronic government, communications, regulation, convergence, free speech, campaign finance, media

JEL Classification: H1, K23, L86

Suggested Citation

Galbi, Douglas, E-Government: Developing State Communications in a Free Media Environment (February 11, 2001). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=261213 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.261213

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