Number: RL32026
Title: Market Dynamics and Public Policy Issues in the Video Programming Industry
Authors: Charles B. Goldfarb, Resources, Science, and Industry Division 
Abstract: This report explains how and why underlying market forces (as well as some government regulations and deregulation) have created strong pressure for vertical and horizontal integration in the video industry, and how the market consolidation could be used to benefit or to harm consumers. It also identifies public policy issues that may arise as a result of the vertical and horizontal consolidation. Companion CRS Report RL32027 provides a description of the current video industry market structure and explains how the various industry segments are interrelated.
Pages: 25
Date: Updated July 28, 2003