The Evolution of Innovation, Competition, and Regulation
The Center for Business and Public Policy is an academic research center within the McDonough School of Business. For the last 20 years, we have engaged with scholars, industry practitioners, and policymakers in inquiry and dialogue and to disseminate knowledge on issues at the nexus of business and public policy. Across diverse industries and economic sectors, we investigate the evolution of innovation, competition, and regulation. We conduct empirical economic analysis, keep abreast of relevant issues, and inform policies that promote economic welfare.
Events and Outreach
Each year the center convenes conferences, seminars, and panel discussions to foster collaboration and dialogue among prominent academics, industry leaders, and policymakers both at Georgetown and across Washington, D.C.
Thought Leadership
Our commitment to high-quality economic analysis and emphasis on competition, regulation, and innovation unite our major areas of focus: digital economy, international trade, infrastructure, antitrust, healthcare markets, and the future of work.
Student Learning
The center offers unparalleled opportunities for student learning and engagement at the intersection of business, economics, and public policy in Washington, D.C., including the MBA Certificate in Nonmarket Strategy.
Upcoming Events
All Upcoming EventsAI in Practice Workshop: A Hands-On Workshop on Implementing Generative AISep. 15
- 9:00 am
- Hariri 415
Past Event Highlights
Georgetown on the Hill
- Georgetown on the Hill: Rules in Flux: Trade Policy Uncertainty and the U.S. Economy
- Georgetown on the Hill: Universal Broadband Services: Lessons Learned and Implications for the Future
- Georgetown on the Hill: Discussions on AI – Open vs. Closed AI Development
- Georgetown on the Hill: Discussions on AI
- Georgetown on the Hill: “Regime Change: U.S. Antitrust Policy in Transition”
MBA Lunch and Learn
- Foreign Policy in Venezuela and Its Impact on Global Energy Markets with Frank Macchiarola
- How Talent, Firms, and Cities Evolve Together with Professor Rahul Gupta
- Beyond the Headlines: How Tariffs Shape Global Markets with Marc Busch
- U.S. Immigration: Understanding the Present, Charting the Future
- AI Governance in New Zealand – Choices and Constraints for a Small Country with Sarah Box
Little Nuggets of Tech and Telecom
- The Spectrum Pipeline and Related Policy Reset – What’s Next?
- Broadband Subsidy Programs Under a Trump Administration: Here Today, Gone Tomorrow?
- Charting the Course: The 2025 Regulatory and Policy Landscape
- Featuring Alex Besen, Founder & CEO of the Besen Group
- Beltway Policy Priorities with Roger Entner
- Featuring former FCC Commissioner Mike O’Rielly
- All Things Mobile with Doug Brake of CTIA
Academic Conferences
- Making AI Work: What Firms and Workers Need
- AI, Big Data, and Policy
- Strategy and The Business Environment Conference
Recent News
- Mayo Urges FCC to End California’s Copper Landline MandatesIn reply comments submitted to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), executive director of the Georgetown Center for Business and Public Policy John Mayo argues that federal regulators should preempt California’s legacy landline rules, clearing the path for investments… Read more: Mayo Urges FCC to End California’s Copper Landline Mandates
- From Promise to Practice: Why AI’s Success Hinges on Human Reorganization, Not Just TechnologyThe world is officially in the era of mass AI adoption. Globally, more than 3 billion people interact with generative AI platforms like ChatGPT or Baidu’s Erni Bot every single month. We’ve watched AI help researchers secure Nobel… Read more: From Promise to Practice: Why AI’s Success Hinges on Human Reorganization, Not Just Technology
- Building for AI: The Next Wave of Infrastructure InvestmentDuring our June edition of Little Nuggets of Tech and Telecom, Shane Tews, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and president of Logan Strategies, examined the interdependent infrastructure stack powering AI deployment. They delved into some of… Read more: Building for AI: The Next Wave of Infrastructure Investment