The Office of Economics and Analytics (OEA) is tasked with expanding and deepening the use of economics and data analytics in the Commission’s policymaking. To that end, OEA performs economic analyses of rulemakings, adjudications, and transactions. OEA also develops and implements (1) spectrum auctions and auctions for universal service support, (2) the Commission’s data practices and policies, and (3) many of the Commission’s largest data collections.
Leadership:

Giulia McHenry
Chief
Contact:
Phone: (202) 418-2030
Economics and Analytics Headlines
Guides
Information on Each Section of Form 477
Reports
Working Papers
Television Station Ownership Diversity
Kim MakuchImpact of Broadband Penetration on U.S. Farm Productivity
Katherine LoPiccaloMarket Size and Local Television News
Kim Makuch and Jonathan Levy
Legal Framework for Regulatory Impact Analysis
OEA and OGC issued a memorandum on November 19, 2020, providing guidance to agency staff on conducting regulatory impact analysis. This memorandum is currently being reviewed for possible revision or replacement by OEA and OGC. Pending such review, rather than relying on the OEA-OGC guidance memo, staff will seek guidance directly from OEA and OGC on a case-by-case basis as was done prior to the issuance of the memo.