ISBN:
9781845428204
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (xv, 364 p)
,
ill
Series Statement:
Edward Elgar E-Book Archive
Parallel Title:
Available in another form
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als The economics of the digital society
DDC:
330.9/051
Keywords:
Informationstechnik
;
Wissensgesellschaft
;
Beschäftigungseffekt
;
Arbeitsbedingungen
;
Information society Economic aspects
;
Electronic books
;
Aufsatzsammlung
;
Informationstechnik
;
Informationsgesellschaft
;
Beschäftigungswirkung
Abstract:
1. Introduction and summary -- 2. World-wide-welfare : a micro-economic analysis of "The new economy" -- 3. Network formation, innovation and IT use -- 4. Adoption and diffusion of e-business and the role of network effects -- 5. Radio spectrum fees as determinants of market structure : the consequences of European 3G licensing -- 6. Does the new economy need all the old IPR institutions and still more? -- 7. Free software developers : who, how and why -- 8. Technological change, job stress and burnout -- 9. Some economics of digital content -- 10. How computerization has changed the labour market : a review of the evidence and a new perspective -- 11. ICT and optimal unemployment benefits when Pissarides meets Dixit-Stiglitz -- 12. Unleashing animal spirits : investment in ICT and economic growth -- 13. The impact of ICT investment on knowledge accumulation and economic growth -- 14. A digital society for us all : "old" and "new" policy reflections.
Abstract:
This important book presents a unique body of research into the economics of the digital society. It questions how modern economies have been transformed as a result of digital goods and markets, and explores the policy implications and challenges of this revolution
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
DOI:
10.4337/9781845428204
URL:
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