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Polycentric systems for spectrum management: the case of Indigenous and tribal spectrum sovereignty

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  • Darrah Blackwater

    (Blackwater Consulting LLC)

  • Ilia Murtazashvili

    (University of Pittsburgh)

  • Martin B. H. Weiss

    (University of Pittsburgh)

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We extend the law and economics analysis of spectrum management by considering the economic case for Indigenous and tribal spectrum sovereignty. We use case studies from the United States, Guatemala, Canada, and New Zealand to show that these movements seek a polycentric system of spectrum management that contrasts with the prevailing monocentric systems of spectrum management in which national governments have the primary authority over spectrum governance. Theories of polycentricity and federalism offer insight into the efficiency of Indigenous and tribal spectrum sovereignty as well as polycentric spectrum sovereignty more generally.

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  • Darrah Blackwater & Ilia Murtazashvili & Martin B. H. Weiss, 2024. "Polycentric systems for spectrum management: the case of Indigenous and tribal spectrum sovereignty," European Journal of Law and Economics, Springer, vol. 57(3), pages 465-491, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:ejlwec:v:57:y:2024:i:3:d:10.1007_s10657-024-09803-1
    DOI: 10.1007/s10657-024-09803-1
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    Keywords

    Electromagnetic spectrum; Spectrum management; Indigenous spectrum sovereignty; Tribal spectrum sovereignty; Polycentric spectrum management;
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    JEL classification:

    • H1 - Public Economics - - Structure and Scope of Government
    • K1 - Law and Economics - - Basic Areas of Law
    • K4 - Law and Economics - - Legal Procedure, the Legal System, and Illegal Behavior
    • P14 - Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems - - Capitalist Economies - - - Property Rights
    • Z18 - Other Special Topics - - Cultural Economics - - - Public Policy

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