November 20, 2009 6:22AM 

# Net Neutrality Regulation: Consequences for Investment and Consumer Welfare 

By [Jim Harper](https://www.cato.org/people/jim-harper) 

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The American Consumer Institute has released a [collection of essays](http://www.theamericanconsumer.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/final-consequences-of-net-neutrality.pdf) addressing the likely consequences of “ ‘Net Neutrality” regulation for investment in broadband and for consumer welfare. These are important things to consider, in case it needs saying.

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