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Thomas W. Hazlett is the H.H. Macaulay Endowed Professor of Economics at Clemson University's Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business. He directs the Information Economy Project and has held previous academic positions at UC Davis, Columbia University, Wharton School, and George Mason University School of Law.
- Education: Ph.D. in Economics from UCLA
- Role: Former Chief Economist of the Federal Communications Commission
Research focuses on Law and Economics, Internet and Media economics, and Radio Spectrum allocation. He analyzes telecommunications markets, regulatory frameworks, and antitrust policies, with particular emphasis on wireless technology evolution and broadband competition.
Recent publications examine spectrum management in outer space, TikTok regulation impacts, T-Mobile/Sprint merger effects, and broadband subsidies' educational impacts. His work spans telecom history, market competition analysis, and digital policy evaluation.
Scientific contributions include:
- Testimony to Congress and regulatory agencies
- Advisory roles on spectrum policy
- Editorial commentary in Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and The Economist
Authored The Political Spectrum (2017), analyzing wireless technology regulation from Herbert Hoover to smartphones. His research has appeared in top journals including Journal of Law & Economics, Rand Journal of Economics, and Yale Journal on Regulation.
