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This research note provides a definition, background information and discusses the key issues of net neutrality.

This report evaluates the economics of network neutrality showing that the benefits claimed for abandoning the principle of standardized, open communications network are small, or nonexistent, while the likely harm to consumers and the Internet economy are substantial.

This report offers a point-by-point rebuttal of each of the major arguments made by opponents of Network Neutrality.

 The author argues that granting network providers pricing flexibility should reduce the costs borne by consumers.