Information Technology And The Networked Economy

The dramatic growth of the internet and the World Wide Web is changing the way we live, work, and play. In Information Technology and the Networked Economy, Second Edition, you will explore how information systems are used in business, and, more importantly, how the role of information systems has grown as a result of the telecommunications revolution. Using his unique perspective, author Patrick McKeown links the foundations of information systems to the demands of e-commerce, connectivity, and Internet-based transaction processing-the "networked economy." Also included is full coverage of an e-commerce business, www.fareastfoods.com, which serves as the backdrop for a running case study.

The Economics of Information Technology is a concise and accessible review of some of the important economic factors affecting information technology industries. These industries are characterized by high fixed costs and low marginal costs of production, large switching costs for users, and strong network effects. These factors combine to produce some unique behavior. The book consists of two parts. In the first part, Professor Varian outlines the basic economics of these industries. In the second part, Professors Farrell and Shapiro describe the impact of these factors on competition policy. The clarity of the analysis and exposition makes this an ideal introduction for undergraduate and graduate students in economics, business strategy, law and related areas.

As one of the first books to distill the economics of information and networks into practical business strategies, this is a guide to the winning moves that can help business leaders--from writers, lawyers and finance professional to executives in the entertainment, publishing and hardware and software industries-- navigate successfully through the information economy.

Describes how patterns of information, knowledge, and cultural production are changing. The author shows that the way information and knowledge are made available can either limit or enlarge the ways people create and express themselves. He describes the range of legal and policy choices that confront.

Published for the sixth consecutive year, The Global Information Technology Report has become the world's most eminent assessment of the impact of information and communication technology (ICT) on the development and competitiveness of nations, as well as a powerful tool for business leaders and policymakers.

Includes the most important issues, concepts, trends and technologies in the field of global information technology management, covering topics such as the technical platform for global IS applications, information systems projects spanning cultures, managing information technology in corporations, and global information technology systems and socioeconomic development in developing countries.

Looks at how the Internet is affecting businesses, education, and government, touching on the twelve themes of the new economy and privacy issues

Interest in information technology and the media is growing apace. This book has been specially written to provide an economics framework for analysing the nature and scope, as well as issues, pertaining to the new information and communication technology and revolution. It also presents some trends and perspectives from the Asia-Pacific region. While the economic principles of efficiency and competition are the same everywhere, many socio-political issues with respect to information technology and the media are unique to some specific cultural contexts. The book will be useful to students, researchers and policymakers in mass communication, information technology and the media.

Designed as a basic primer and overview of the "information superhighway", this book reflects on the long term effects upon society and its individuals of an electronic economy. The book distinguishes between hype and viable options and is designed to help