Competition & Free Market
The importance of market competition in the race for a global advantage in innovation is vital to growth as a nation. Policies that protect self-rule, free-entry and free-scope enable businesses and the economy to compete successfully to spur progress in public and private institutions.
Competitiveness

Workforce

Emerging Technology

Regulation

Property Rights

Taxes & Budget

IEA Joins Coalition Opposing Broadband Taxes
Click here to read the Coalition Letter Opposing Broadband TaxesDownload
The Digital Silk Road or the U.S. Information Superhighway?
China has garnered much attention given its position as a major economic competitor to the United States, and specifically as a competitor in telecommunications, technology and innovation. The national security implications for the use of Chinese technology have also...
IEI Signs Coalition Letter in Support of the Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets (SAMOSAA) Act
Read the Full Coalition Letter Here
Surrendering Privacy to Protect Children Online
A variety of legislative proposals across the country attempt to limit “children’s” or minors’ ability to be online, to see certain content or contribute content, or to set up user accounts. Most enforce this by targeting the technology with heavy fines if the...