New Rules for a New Age: Kevin Werbach Sees Challenges for the FCC
Episode Description
Wharton legal studies and business ethics professor Kevin Werbach recently worked with the Obama administration's transition team on a review of the Federal Communications Commission and related technology and telecommunications issues. In an interview with Knowledge@Wharton, he says that advances in technology and the urgent need to restart the economy require the commission to rethink its role -- not just as a regulator, but as an agency that creates jobs and encourages investment. Read the transcript: http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article.cfm?articleid=2197 📂 Leadership
Brief Summary
The episode covers FCC's role in economic recovery and regulatory challenges in telecommunications and technology sectors.
Key points
- Revitalizing the FCC. The FCC is in dire need of revitalization to serve the American people effectively.
- Importance of Telecommunications. Telecommunications is critical for economic recovery and job creation.
- The Future of Communication. The transition to mobile and smart devices is reshaping communication and regulation.
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Episode highlights
- Revitalizing the FCCThe FCC is in dire need of revitalization to serve the American people effectively.“We found a lot of dissatisfaction both inside and outside the government.”1:17Mar 31, 2009
- Importance of TelecommunicationsTelecommunications is critical for economic recovery and job creation.“The FCC really needs to think about itself as an economic stimulus agency.”2:44Mar 31, 2009
- The Future of CommunicationThe transition to mobile and smart devices is reshaping communication and regulation.“We're just starting on the smartphone revolution.”11:25Mar 31, 2009
Tension
45/ 100Some tension
