Administrative Process Theory applied to Spectrum Regulation

Authors

  • Guilherme Pereira Pinheiro

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26512/lstr.v6i1.21556

Keywords:

Regulation. Radio spectrum. Administrative process theory. Public interest. Brazil.

Abstract

Purpose ”“ This paper is intended to assess the efficacy of an administrative process theory as the foundation to regulate the radio spectrum in a scenario that contemplates private allocation of spectrum and the protection of public interest. Methodology/approach/design ”“ The text abides to the problem-action methodology, in which the paper is structured to respond to real problems arising from the flexibilization of the command-and-control model to regulate radio spectrum.

Findings ”“ The administrative process theory is viable and necessary since it protects the public interest while it allows for the flexibility of the norms guiding the allocation and use of radio spectrum without delivering regulatory rents.

Practical implications ”“ The paper works as a guideline to establish safe rules for altering rules and allocations of radio spectrum in Brazil. It also fills the void of a consistent study on the theme of spectrum reform, since it secures the public interest while allowing for spectrum property to be transferred to private parties.

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Author Biography

Guilherme Pereira Pinheiro

Mestre em Direito Comparado pela Columbia University. Mestre em Direito e Políticas Públicas pelo Uniceub. MBA em Gestão de Empresas pela Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV). Especialista em Direito da Regulação e da Concorrência pelo Uniceub. Advogado e professor de Direito Civil no Instituto de Ensino Superior de Brasília (IESB).

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Published

2014-05-12

How to Cite

PINHEIRO, Guilherme Pereira. Administrative Process Theory applied to Spectrum Regulation. Law, State and Telecommunications Review, [S. l.], v. 6, n. 1, p. 159–176, 2014. DOI: 10.26512/lstr.v6i1.21556. Disponível em: https://periodicos.unb.br/index.php/RDET/article/view/21556. Acesso em: 6 may. 2024.