Spectrum Incentive Auctions

Spectrum Incentive Auctions: the Nuts, Bolts and Economics

Technology Policy Institute
May 23rd, 2011
12:00pm to 2:00pm
http://techpolicyinstitute.org/events/show/96.html

The FCC and the Administration are proposing making an additional 500 MHz of spectrum available for new wireless broadband uses, 120 MHz of which is currently used as broadcast spectrum. In order to vacate this spectrum, policymakers are proposing using voluntary incentive auctions, which will require Congressional authorization. Questions remain on how these incentive auctions would work in practice. Discussion at "Spectrum Incentive Auctions: the Nuts, Bolts and Economics," hosted by the Technology Policy Institute, will focus on the economics of auctions and the nuts and bolts of how spectrum incentive auctions should be structured to provide the most efficient outcomes for stakeholders.

Confirmed panelists include:

• Lawrence Ausubel, Professor of Economics, University of Maryland
• Peter Cramton, Professor of Economics, University of Maryland
• Evan Kwerel, Senior Economic Advisor, Federal Communications Commission
• Karen Wrege, Senior Auction Consultant, Power Auctions LLC

Registration can be performed on the TPI website and questions should be directed to Ashley Creel at acreel@techpolicyinstitute.org. Members of the press should contact Amy Smorodin at asmorodin@techpolicyinstitute.org.