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New gTLD Program:
Materials on TLD Demand and Economic Analysis
Expansion of the namespace to allow the introduction of new gTLDs is a complex process involving technical, economic, operational, legal, and public policy issues. Study and consultation on economic considerations, including consumer welfare and pricing issues, have taken place as part of the development of the New gTLD Program. ICANN has commissioned a number of reports from independent experts to inform these issues. These reports and related public discussions are included on this page.
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New gTLDs – Final Reports Available on Competition and Pricing (6 June 2009)
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Report Of Dennis Carlton Regarding ICANN's Proposed Mechanism for Introducing New gTLDs [PDF, 628K]
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Comments on Michael Kende's Assessment of Preliminary Reports on Competition and Pricing [PDF, 52K]
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New gTLDs – Preliminary Reports on Competition and Pricing (4 March 2009)
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Preliminary Report of Dennis Carlton Regarding Impact of New gTLDs on Consumer Welfare [PDF, 157K]
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Preliminary Analysis of Dennis Carlton Regarding Price Caps for New gTLD Internet Registries [PDF, 56K]
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Public Comment: CRAI Report on gTLD Registries and Registrars (24 October 2008)
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Report from CRA International “Revisiting Vertical Separation of Registries and Registrars” [PDF, 493K]