Smart(er) Internet Regulation Through Cost-Benefit Analysis

Smart(er) Internet Regulation is about applying better regulation principles to the internet. The book addresses difficult-to-quantify policy objectives, such as protection of fundamental rights and the preservation of the internet ecosystem, and proposes a method to make trade-offs more explicit, and regulatory solutions better fit for purpose."... a level-headed look at the costs and benefits that flow from internet regulation... Maxwell's analysis of fundamental rights is enlightening." Martin Cave, Imperial College Business School, London"... a checklist that should be used by anyone considering a new regulation affecting internet intermediaries."Nicolas Curien, French Audiovisual Regulatory Authority (CSA) "...a must-read for students of digital regulation."Maya Bacache, French Council of Economic Analysis (CAE)"Maxwell has shown that cost-benefit analyses can bring clearer thinking to internet regulation."Marc Bourreau, Telecom ParisTech