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This cluster of papers focuses on the relationship between telecommunications infrastructure, economic development, and digital divide. It covers topics such as the impact of ICT on economic growth, broadband access in rural areas, network neutrality, and the diffusion of mobile telecommunications services. The cluster also discusses the role of regulation and policy in bridging the digital divide and promoting equitable access to telecommunications technologies.

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Telecommunications; Economic Development; Digital Divide; ICT; Broadband; Internet; Regulation; Rural Development; Network Neutrality; Mobile Telecommunications

Rise of the Network Society: The Information Age: Economy, Society and Culture

1996-09-01

Manuel Castells

IEICE transactions on information and systems

1992-01-01

電子情報通信学会

The Internet Galaxy: Reflections on the Internet, Business, and Society

2002-01-01

Rob Kling , Manuel Castells

From Publisher: Manuel Castells is one of world's leading thinkers on new information age, hailed by The Economist as the first significant philosopher of cyberspace, and by Christian Science Monitor … From Publisher: Manuel Castells is one of world's leading thinkers on new information age, hailed by The Economist as the first significant philosopher of cyberspace, and by Christian Science Monitor as pioneer who has hacked out a logical, well-documented, and coherent picture of early 21st century civilization, even as it rockets forward largely in a blur. Now, in The Internet Galaxy, this brilliantly insightful writer speculates on how Internet will change our lives. Castells believes that we are entering, full speed, Internet Galaxy, in midst of informed bewilderment. His aim in this exciting and profound work is to help us to understand how Internet came into being, and how it is affecting every area of human life--from work, politics, planning and development, media, and privacy, to our social interaction and life in home. We are at ground zero of new network society. In this book, its major commentator reveals Internet's huge capacity to liberate, but also its ability to marginalize and exclude those who do not have access to it. Castells provides no glib solutions, but asks us all to take responsibility for future of this new information age. The Internet is becoming essential communication and information medium in our society, and stands alongside electricity and printing press as one of greatest innovations of all time. The Internet Galaxy offers an illuminating look at how this new technology will influence business, economy, and our daily lives.

Internet Business Models and Strategies: Text and Cases

2002-08-01

Allan Afuah , Christopher L. Tucci

From the Publisher: Despite the Internet's phenomenal impact on business and its reach across all sectors,no model has emerged for thoughtfully valuing companies' Internet efforts. In addition,strategies for effectively competing … From the Publisher: Despite the Internet's phenomenal impact on business and its reach across all sectors,no model has emerged for thoughtfully valuing companies' Internet efforts. In addition,strategies for effectively competing in this environment are just beginning to materialize. This book addresses both of these critical aspects of the Internet and offers business models and strategies for better understanding this important phenomenon. In the words of the authors,The framework (presented here) allows users of the text to make more informed theory-based arguments as to how successful an Internet-based firm is likely to be,how much it might be worth,and the relative merits of formulating and implementing an Internet strategy for an established firm.

Technology and social inclusion: rethinking the digital divide

2003-11-01

Mark Warschauer

From the Publisher: Much discussion of new technologies and social equality has focused on the oversimplified notion of a digital divide. Technology and Social Inclusion moves beyond the limited view … From the Publisher: Much discussion of new technologies and social equality has focused on the oversimplified notion of a digital divide. Technology and Social Inclusion moves beyond the limited view of haves and have-nots to analyze the different forms of access to information and communication technologies. Drawing on theory from political science, economics, sociology, psychology, communications, education, and linguistics, the book examines the ways in which differing access to technology contributes to social and economic stratification or inclusion. The book takes a global perspective, presenting case studies from developed and developing countries, including Brazil, China, Egypt, India, and the United States. A central premise is that, in today's society, the ability to access, adapt, and create knowledge using information and communication technologies is critical to social inclusion. This focus on social inclusion shifts the discussion of the digital divide from gaps to be overcome by providing equipment to social development challenges to be addressed through the effective integration of technology into communities, institutions, and societies. What is most important is not so much the physical availability of computers and the Internet but rather people's ability to make use of those technologies to engage in meaningful social practices.

Open Innovation: The New Imperative for Creating and Profiting from Technology

2004-12-01

Serdar S. Durmuşoğlu

The digital economy: promise and peril in the age of networked intelligence

1996-05-01

Don Tapscott

In this eagerly awaited follow-up to his best-selling Paradigm Shift, global IT expert Don Tapscott answers the one question that burns on the mind of every forward-looking executive and manager: … In this eagerly awaited follow-up to his best-selling Paradigm Shift, global IT expert Don Tapscott answers the one question that burns on the mind of every forward-looking executive and manager: What does the new technology mean to me and my business? In clear, jargon-free English, using actual examples of leading-edge organizations who are successfully riding the new IT wave, Don Tapscott reveals how the new technology and business strategies are transforming not only business processes but also the way products and services are created and marketed, the structure and goals of the enterprise, the dynamics of competition, and all the rules for business success. But the remarkable journey doesn't end there. The Digital Economy also takes you to the epicenter of a new convergence of computing, telecommunications, and entertainment. From Wal-Mart's electronically linked purchasing systems to Sun Microsystem's desktop university to Chase Manhattan Bank's consumer video kiosks, and beyond, it discloses how results-hungry organizations are moving past simple reengineering to the complete IT-enabled transformation of the corporation. The Digital Economy also tackles the dark side of the information highway - the first frank, balanced, and comprehensive look at the perils of the revolution underway for every business, society, and individual. With this book Tapscott opens an international debate on the role of business in the transition to the new economy and a new society based on fairness, justice, and democracy.

Everyware: the dawning age of ubiquitous computing

2006-11-01

Adam Greenfield

Ubiquitous computing--almost imperceptible, but everywhere around us--is rapidly becoming a reality. How will it change us? how can we shape its emergence?Smart buildings, smart furniture, smart clothing... even smart bathtubs. … Ubiquitous computing--almost imperceptible, but everywhere around us--is rapidly becoming a reality. How will it change us? how can we shape its emergence?Smart buildings, smart furniture, smart clothing... even smart bathtubs. networked street signs and self-describing soda cans. Gestural interfaces like those seen in Minority Report. The RFID tags now embedded in everything from credit cards to the family pet.All of these are facets of the ubiquitous computing author Adam Greenfield calls everyware. In a series of brief, thoughtful meditations, Greenfield explains how everyware is already reshaping our lives, transforming our understanding of the cities we live in, the communities we belong to--and the way we see ourselves.What are people saying about the book?Adam Greenfield is intense, engaged, intelligent and caring. I pay attention to him. I counsel you to do the same. --HOWARD RHEINGOLD, AUTHOR, SMART MOBS: THE NEXT SOCIAL REVOLUTIONA gracefully written, fascinating, and deeply wise book on one of the most powerful ideas of the digital age--and the obstacles we must overcome before we can make ubiquitous computing a reality.--STEVE SILBERMAN, EDITOR, WIRED MAGAZINEAdam is a visionary. he has true compassion and respect for ordinary users like me who are struggling to use and understand the new technology being thrust on us at overwhelming speed.--REBECCA MACKINNON, BERKMAN CENTER FOR INTERNET AND SOCIETY, HARVARD UNIVERSITY

Network externalities, competition, and compatibility

1985-01-01

Michael L. Katz

Network Neutrality, Broadband Discrimination

2003-01-01

Tim Wu

This paper examines the the concept of network neutrality in telecommunications policy and its relationship to Darwinian theories of innovation. It also considers the record of broadband discrimination practiced by … This paper examines the the concept of network neutrality in telecommunications policy and its relationship to Darwinian theories of innovation. It also considers the record of broadband discrimination practiced by broadband operators in the early 2000s.

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Strategy and the Internet.

2001-03-01

M E Porter

Many of the pioneers of Internet business, both dot-coms and established companies, have competed in ways that violate nearly every precept of good strategy. Rather than focus on profits, they … Many of the pioneers of Internet business, both dot-coms and established companies, have competed in ways that violate nearly every precept of good strategy. Rather than focus on profits, they have chased customers indiscriminately through discounting, channel incentives, and advertising. Rather than concentrate on delivering value that earns an attractive price from customers, they have pursued indirect revenues such as advertising and click-through fees. Rather than make trade-offs, they have rushed to offer every conceivable product or service. It did not have to be this way--and it does not have to be in the future. When it comes to reinforcing a distinctive strategy, Michael Porter argues, the Internet provides a better technological platform than previous generations of IT. Gaining competitive advantage does not require a radically new approach to business; it requires building on the proven principles of effective strategy. Porter argues that, contrary to recent thought, the Internet is not disruptive to most existing industries and established companies. It rarely nullifies important sources of competitive advantage in an industry; it often makes them even more valuable. And as all companies embrace Internet technology, the Internet itself will be neutralized as a source of advantage. Robust competitive advantages will arise instead from traditional strengths such as unique products, proprietary content, and distinctive physical activities. Internet technology may be able to fortify those advantages, but it is unlikely to supplant them. Porter debunks such Internet myths as first-mover advantage, the power of virtual companies, and the multiplying rewards of network effects. He disentangles the distorted signals from the marketplace, explains why the Internet complements rather than cannibalizes existing ways of doing business, and outlines strategic imperatives for dot-coms and traditional companies.

Rural development in the digital age: A systematic literature review on unequal ICT availability, adoption, and use in rural areas

2015-09-26

Koen Salemink , Dirk Strijker , Gary Bosworth

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The difference: how the power of diversity creates better groups, firms, schools, and societies

2007-11-01

Scott E. Page

Preface to the Paperback Edition Prufrock Avoided xiii Acknowledgments The Continuous Life xix Prologue How Diversity Trumps Ability Fun at Caltech xxv Introduction Unpacking Our Differences 1 PART ONE: UNPACKING … Preface to the Paperback Edition Prufrock Avoided xiii Acknowledgments The Continuous Life xix Prologue How Diversity Trumps Ability Fun at Caltech xxv Introduction Unpacking Our Differences 1 PART ONE: UNPACKING THE TOOLBOX CHAPTER 1: Diverse Perspectives How We See Things 23 CHAPTER 2: Heuristics Do the Opposite 52 CHAPTER 3: Interpretations Our Own Private Flatland 73 CHAPTER 4: Predictive Models Judging Books by Their Covers 90 CHAPTER 5: Measuring Sticks and Toolboxes Calipers for the Brain 103 PART TWO: DIVERSITY'S BENEFITS: BUILDING FROM TOOLS CHAPTER 6: Diversity and Problem Solving Darwin's Brass Tacks 131 CHAPTER 7: Models of Information Aggregation Mindless Signals 175 CHAPTER 8: Diversity and Prediction The Crowd of Models 197 PART THREE: DIVERSE VALUES: A CONFLICT OF INTERESTS (OR IS IT)? CHAPTER 9: Diverse Preferences Why Tapas 239 CHAPTER 10: Preference Aggregation Four (Not So) Depressing Results 255 CHAPTER 11: Interacting Toolboxes and Preferences Go Ask Alice 285 PART FOUR: THE PUDDING: DOES DIVERSITY GENERATE BENEFITS? CHAPTER 12: The Causes of Cognitive Diversity Family Vacations, College, or Identity? 299 CHAPTER 13: The Empirical Evidence The Pudding 313 PART FIVE: GOING ON THE OFFENSIVE CHAPTER 14: A Fertile Logic Putting Ideas to Work 339 Epilogue: The Ketchup Questions 371 Notes 377 Index 411

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Broadband Infrastructure and Economic Growth

2011-05-01

Nina Czernich , Oliver Falck , Tobias Kretschmer +1 more

We estimate the effect of broadband infrastructure, which enables high-speed internet, on economic growth in the panel of OECD countries in 1996-2007. Our instrumental variable model derives its non-linear first … We estimate the effect of broadband infrastructure, which enables high-speed internet, on economic growth in the panel of OECD countries in 1996-2007. Our instrumental variable model derives its non-linear first stage from a logistic diffusion model where pre-existing voice telephony and cable TV networks predict maximum broadband penetration. We find that a 10 percentage point increase in broadband penetration raised annual per capita growth by 0.9-1.5 percentage points. Results are robust to country and year fixed effects and controlling for linear second-stage effects of our instruments. We verify that our instruments predict broadband penetration but not diffusion of contemporaneous technologies like mobile telephony and computers.

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The culture of connectivity: a critical history of social media

2013-07-23

José van Dijck

Table of Contents Acknowledgments Chapter 1: Engineering Sociality in a Culture of Connectivity 1.1 Introduction 1.2 From Networked Communication to Platformed Sociality 1.3 Making the Web Social: Coding Human Connections. … Table of Contents Acknowledgments Chapter 1: Engineering Sociality in a Culture of Connectivity 1.1 Introduction 1.2 From Networked Communication to Platformed Sociality 1.3 Making the Web Social: Coding Human Connections. 1.4 Making Sociality Saleable: Connectivity as a Resource 1.5 The Ecosystem of Connective Media in a Culture of Connectivity Chapter 2: Disassembling Platforms, Reassembling Sociality 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Combining Two Approaches 2.3 Platforms as Techno-cultural Constructs 2.4 Platforms as Socio-economic Structures 2.5 Connecting Platforms, Reassembling Sociality Chapter 3: Facebook and the Imperative of Sharing 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Coding Facebook: The Devil is in the Default 3.3 Branding Facebook: What You Share Is What You Get 3.4 Shared norms in the Ecosystem of Connective Media Chapter 4: Twitter and the Paradox of Following and Trending 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Asking the Existential Question: What is Twitter? 4.3 Asking the Strategic Question: What Does Twitter Want? 4.4 Asking the Ecological Question: What Will Twitter Be? Chapter 5: Flickr between Communities and Commerce 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Flickr Between Connedtedness and Connectivity 5.3 Flickr Between Commons and Commerce 5.4 Flickr Between Participatory and Connective Culture Chapter 6: YouTube: The Intimate Connection between Television and Video-sharing 6.1 Introduction 179-215 6.2 Out of the Box: Video-sharing Challenges Television 6.3 Boxed In: Channeling Television into the Connective Flow 6.4 YouTube as A Gateway to Connective Culture Chapter 7: Wikipedia and the Principle of Neutrality 7.1 Introduction 7.2 The Techno-cultural Construction of Consensus 7.3 A Consensual Apparatus between Democracy and Bureaucracy 7.4 A Nonmarket Space in the Ecosystem? Chapter 8: The Ecosystem of Connective Media: Locked In, Fenced Off, Opt Out? 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Locked In: The Algorithmic Basis of Sociality 8.3 Fenced Off: Vertical Integration and Interoperability 8.4 Opt Out? Connectivity as Ideology Bibliography Index

Shaping technology/Building society

1994-04-01

Clark W. Bullard

Performance guarantees in communication networks

2001-07-01

Cheng‐Shang Chang

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Competition in Telecommunications

2001-07-01

David M. Mandy , Jean‐Jacques Laffont , Jean Tirole

Laffont and Tirole (LT hereinafter) have written a much-needed book that brings together the theory and practice of telecommunications regulation, especially interconnection pricing, in an era of increasing competition. It … Laffont and Tirole (LT hereinafter) have written a much-needed book that brings together the theory and practice of telecommunications regulation, especially interconnection pricing, in an era of increasing competition. It is almost a clich6 to observe that the work of these authors, who have produced so much prominent research in this area, is insightful, comprehensive, and elegant; yet such descriptions are needed to aptly characterize this book. The main design feature of the book is a separation of the text from technical boxes that present formal models. This is a laudable plan and it succeeds in making much of the book accessible to those who are familiar with the issues but are not professional economists. It is still fairly technical reading and in places cannot be well understood without venturing into the technical boxes. Certainly only professional economists with some prior understanding of the models can fully digest the material. But for professionals and nonprofessionals alike the effort of reading is rewarded as the text lays bare basic economic lessons that are often misunderstood or lost in the contentiousness and complex details of regulatory practice. Even to those who are very familiar with the material, the book is worth reading simply for the enjoyment of witnessing the depth and breadth of LT's mastery of the material, and their customary eloquence in putting it all together. This book should be read by every consultant, industry participant, and academician with an interest in telecommunications regulation; by any economist who wants to become acquainted with the revolution occurring in the industry; and by the technical staffs of national regulatory agencies. It may be too technical for generalists and state-level regulatory commissions, but it should at least be skimmed by everyone involved in regulating the industry.

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Digital divide research, achievements and shortcomings

2006-07-26

Jan van Dijk

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Information Technologies and Business Value: An Analytic and Empirical Investigation

1995-03-01

Anitesh Barua , Charles H. Kriebel , Tridas Mukhopadhyay

An important management question today is whether the anticipated economic benefits of Information Technology (IT) are being realized. In this paper, we consider this problem to be measurement related, and … An important management question today is whether the anticipated economic benefits of Information Technology (IT) are being realized. In this paper, we consider this problem to be measurement related, and propose and test a new process-oriented methodology for ex post measurement to audit IT impacts on a strategic business unit (SBU) or profit center's performance. The IT impacts on a given SBU are measured relative to a group of SBUs in the industry. The methodology involves a two-stage analysis of intermediate and higher level output variables that also accounts for industry and economy wide exogenous variables for tracing and measuring IT contributions. The data for testing the proposed model were obtained from SBUs in the manufacturing sector. Our results show significant positive impacts of IT at the intermediate level. The theoretical contribution of the study is a methodology that attempts to circumvent some of the measurement problems in this domain. It also provides a practical management tool to address the question of why (or why not) certain IT impacts occur. Additionally, through its process orientation, the suggested approach highlights key variables that may require managerial attention and subsequent action.

On risk, convenience, and Internet shopping behavior

2000-11-01

Amit Bhatnagar , Sanjog Misra , Hengyi Rao

article Free AccessOn risk, convenience, and Internet shopping behavior Authors: Amit Bhatnagar Univ. of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin, MilwaukeeView Profile , Sanjog Misra State Univ. of New York, Buffalo … article Free AccessOn risk, convenience, and Internet shopping behavior Authors: Amit Bhatnagar Univ. of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Univ. of Wisconsin, MilwaukeeView Profile , Sanjog Misra State Univ. of New York, Buffalo State Univ. of New York, BuffaloView Profile , H. Raghav Rao State Univ. of New York, Buffalo State Univ. of New York, BuffaloView Profile Authors Info & Claims Communications of the ACMVolume 43Issue 11Nov. 2000 pp 98–105https://doi.org/10.1145/353360.353371Published:01 November 2000Publication History 589citation14,924DownloadsMetricsTotal Citations589Total Downloads14,924Last 12 Months2,653Last 6 weeks433 Get Citation AlertsNew Citation Alert added!This alert has been successfully added and will be sent to:You will be notified whenever a record that you have chosen has been cited.To manage your alert preferences, click on the button below.Manage my AlertsNew Citation Alert!Please log in to your account Save to BinderSave to BinderCreate a New BinderNameCancelCreateExport CitationPublisher SiteView all FormatsPDF

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The Digital Divide as a Complex and Dynamic Phenomenon

2003-09-01

Jan van Dijk , Kenneth L. Hacker

The purpose of this article is to propose a fruitful analytical framework for data supposedly related to the concept of the so-called "digital divide." The extent and the nature of … The purpose of this article is to propose a fruitful analytical framework for data supposedly related to the concept of the so-called "digital divide." The extent and the nature of this divide depend on the kind of access defined. Considering the possession of hardware, growing divides among different categories of income, employment, education, age, and ethnicity can be proved to have existed in the 1980s and 1990s according to official American and Dutch statistics. If only by effects of saturation, these gaps will more or less close. However, it is shown that differential access of skills and usage is likely to increase. The growth of a usage gap is projected. Multivariate analyses of Dutch official statistics reveal the striking effect of age and gender as compared to education. The usage gap is related to the evolution of the information and network society. Finally, policy perspectives are discussed.

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The digital divide shifts to differences in usage

2013-06-07

Alexander Johannes Aloysius Maria van Deursen , Jan AGM van Dijk

In a representative survey of the Dutch population we found that people with low levels of education and disabled people are using the Internet for more hours a day in … In a representative survey of the Dutch population we found that people with low levels of education and disabled people are using the Internet for more hours a day in their spare time than higher educated and employed populations. To explain this finding, we investigated what these people are doing online. The first contribution is a theoretically validated cluster of Internet usage types: information, news, personal development, social interaction, leisure, commercial transaction and gaming. The second contribution is that, based on this classification, we were able to identify a number of usage differences, including those demonstrated by people with different gender, age, education and Internet experience, that are often observed in digital divide literature. The general conclusion is that when the Internet matures, it will increasingly reflect known social, economic and cultural relationships of the offline world, including inequalities.

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The Institutional Foundations of Regulatory Commitment: A Comparative Analysis of Telecommunications Regulation

1994-10-01

Brian Levy , Pablo T. Spiller

Journal Article The Institutional Foundations of Regulatory Commitment: A Comparative Analysis of Telecommunications Regulation Get access Brian Levy, Brian Levy Senior Economist Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley. … Journal Article The Institutional Foundations of Regulatory Commitment: A Comparative Analysis of Telecommunications Regulation Get access Brian Levy, Brian Levy Senior Economist Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley. This article is part of the World Bank project "Institutions, Regulation, and Economic Efficiency," undertaken with partial support from the World Bank Research Committee. We would like to thank Lee Alston, Hadi Esfahani, Ahmed Galal, Alice Hill, Matt McCubbins, Roger Noll, Douglass North, Mary Shirley, Ingo Vogelsang, Barry Weingast, Bjom Wellenius, Oliver Williamson, and two anonymous referees for helpful comments and suggestions, and Janet Mowery for editorial work. The opinions expressed here are entirely those of the authors, and do not represent the views of the World Bank, its Executive Directors, or the countries they represent. Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Pablo T. Spiller Pablo T. Spiller Visiting Professor of Business and Public Policy Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley. This article is part of the World Bank project "Institutions, Regulation, and Economic Efficiency," undertaken with partial support from the World Bank Research Committee. We would like to thank Lee Alston, Hadi Esfahani, Ahmed Galal, Alice Hill, Matt McCubbins, Roger Noll, Douglass North, Mary Shirley, Ingo Vogelsang, Barry Weingast, Bjom Wellenius, Oliver Williamson, and two anonymous referees for helpful comments and suggestions, and Janet Mowery for editorial work. The opinions expressed here are entirely those of the authors, and do not represent the views of the World Bank, its Executive Directors, or the countries they represent. Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar The Journal of Law, Economics, and Organization, Volume 10, Issue 2, October 1994, Pages 201–246, https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.jleo.a036849 Published: 01 October 1994

The Death of Distance: How the Communications Revolution Will Change Our Lives

1997-01-01

Eliot A. Cohen , Frances Cairncross

The origins of the communications revolution the future of the telephone the future of television the Internet how new communications will be used competition, regulation, and prices privacy, piracy, property, … The origins of the communications revolution the future of the telephone the future of television the Internet how new communications will be used competition, regulation, and prices privacy, piracy, property, and porn the economy and companies government and public services society, culture, and the individual.

Toward a “Critical Mass” Theory of Interactive Media

1987-10-01

M. Lynne Markus

This article proposes a “critical mass” explanation for the diffusion of interactive media, such as telephone, paper mail systems, electronic mail, voice messaging, or computer conferencing, within communities. Interactive media … This article proposes a “critical mass” explanation for the diffusion of interactive media, such as telephone, paper mail systems, electronic mail, voice messaging, or computer conferencing, within communities. Interactive media have two characteristics not shared by many other innovations. First, widespread usage creates universal access, a public good that individuals cannot be prevented from enjoying even if they have not contributed to it. Second, use of interactive media entails reciprocal interdependence, in which earlier users are influenced by later users as well as vice versa. Consequently, interactive media are extremely vulnerable to start-up problems and discontinuance. Traditional explanations of diffusion of innovations do not accommodate these two properties of interactive media. The influence of these two properties on the probability and extent of interactive media diffusion within communities is the focus of the critical mass theory developed in this article.

Sun Microsystems Inc.

1993-06-15

Dwight B. Davis

Culture’s consequences: Economic barriers to owning mobile phones experienced by women in India

2015-09-11

Devendra Potnis

Determinants of Internet skills, uses and outcomes. A systematic review of the second- and third-level digital divide

2017-07-15

Anique Scheerder , Alexander Johannes Aloysius Maria van Deursen , Jan van Dijk

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Technology and Social Inclusion

2003-01-03

Mark Warschauer

Much of the discussion about new technologies and social equality has focused on the oversimplified notion of a "digital divide." Technology and Social Inclusion moves beyond the limited view of … Much of the discussion about new technologies and social equality has focused on the oversimplified notion of a "digital divide." Technology and Social Inclusion moves beyond the limited view of haves and have-nots to analyze the different forms of access to information and communication technologies. Drawing on theory from political science, economics, sociology, psychology, communications, education, and linguistics, the book examines the ways in which differing access to technology contributes to social and economic stratification or inclusion. The book takes a global perspective, presenting case studies from developed and developing countries, including Brazil, China, Egypt, India, and the United States. A central premise is that, in today's society, the ability to access, adapt, and create knowledge using information and communication technologies is critical to social inclusion. This focus on social inclusion shifts the discussion of the "digital divide" from gaps to be overcome by providing equipment to social development challenges to be addressed through the effective integration of technology into communities, institutions, and societies. What is most important is not so much the physical availability of computers and the Internet but rather people's ability to make use of those technologies to engage in meaningful social practices.

The first-level digital divide shifts from inequalities in physical access to inequalities in material access

2018-09-07

Alexander Johannes Aloysius Maria van Deursen , Jan AGM van Dijk

For a long time, a common opinion among policy-makers was that the digital divide problem would be solved when a country's Internet connection rate reaches saturation. However, scholars of the … For a long time, a common opinion among policy-makers was that the digital divide problem would be solved when a country's Internet connection rate reaches saturation. However, scholars of the second-level digital divide have concluded that the divides in Internet skills and type of use continue to expand even after physical access is universal. This study-based on an online survey among a representative sample of the Dutch population-indicates that the first-level digital divide remains a problem in one of the richest and most technologically advanced countries in the world. By extending basic physical access combined with material access, the study finds that a diversity in access to devices and peripherals, device-related opportunities, and the ongoing expenses required to maintain the hardware, software, and subscriptions affect existing inequalities related to Internet skills, uses, and outcomes.

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Inside the Black Box: Technology and Economics.

1984-03-01

Samir Saul , Nathan Rosenberg

Journal Article Inside the Black Box: Technology and Economics. Get access Inside the Black Box: Technology and Economics. By NATHAN ROSENBERG. (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1983. Pp. xi + 304. … Journal Article Inside the Black Box: Technology and Economics. Get access Inside the Black Box: Technology and Economics. By NATHAN ROSENBERG. (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1983. Pp. xi + 304. £19.50 hardback, £7-95 paperback.) S. B. Saul S. B. Saul University of York Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar The Economic Journal, Volume 94, Issue 373, 1 March 1984, Pages 179–180, https://doi.org/10.2307/2232233 Published: 01 March 1984

The Economics of Network Industries

2001-01-08

Oz Shy

This book introduces upper-level undergraduates, graduate students, and researchers to the latest developments in network economics, one of the fastest-growing fields in all industrial organization. Network industries include the Internet, … This book introduces upper-level undergraduates, graduate students, and researchers to the latest developments in network economics, one of the fastest-growing fields in all industrial organization. Network industries include the Internet, e-mail, telephony, computer hardware and software, music and video players, and service operations in the banking, legal, and airlines industries among many others. The work offers an overview of the subject matter as well as investigations about specific industries. It conveys the essential features of how strategic interactions between firms are affected by network activity, as well as covering social interaction and its influence on consumers' choices of products and services. Virtually no calculus is used in the text, and each chapter ends with a series of exercises and selected references. The text may be used for both one- and two-semester courses.

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Mobile Phones and Economic Development in Africa

2010-08-01

Jenny C. Aker , Isaac Mbiti

Access to and use of mobile telephony in sub-Saharan Africa has increased dramatically over the past decade. Mobile telephony has brought new possibilities to the continent. Across urban–rural and rich–poor … Access to and use of mobile telephony in sub-Saharan Africa has increased dramatically over the past decade. Mobile telephony has brought new possibilities to the continent. Across urban–rural and rich–poor divides, mobile phones connect individuals to individuals, information, markets, and services. These effects can be particularly dramatic in rural Africa, where in many places mobile phones have represented the first modern telecommunications infrastructure of any kind. Mobile phones have greatly reduced communication costs, thereby allowing individuals and firms to send and to obtain information quickly and cheaply on a variety of economic, social, and political topics. An emerging body of research shows that the reduction in communication costs associated with mobile phones has tangible economic benefits, improving agricultural and labor market efficiency and producer and consumer welfare in specific circumstances and countries. This paper first examines the evolution of mobile phone coverage and adoption in sub-Saharan Africa over the past decade. We then explore the main channels through which mobile phones can effect economic outcomes and appraise current evidence of its potential to improve economic development. We conclude with directions for future research and outline the necessary conditions for mobile phones to promote broader economic development in Africa.

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Wireless Communications

2011-05-25

William Webb

Much of the rationale for the launch of 3G networks from 2000 onwards was to promote the expected rise in wireless data usage. Consumers were predicted to make widespread use … Much of the rationale for the launch of 3G networks from 2000 onwards was to promote the expected rise in wireless data usage. Consumers were predicted to make widespread use of mobile internet and mobile TV but it was felt that the data rates offered by 2G networks were insufficiently fast to give them the experience that they expected. But more recently success has been achieved with different types of phone such as the iPhone and with new applications rather than higher data rates. This article takes a look at predictions of the future, considers whether they need to be modified in the light of events and makes its own suggestions as to where things might go from here.

Corrigendum to “Determinants of farmers’ use of the Internet in agriculture: A case study in Quang Nam province of Vietnam”

2025-06-25

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Analisis Peluang dan Ancaman Perdagangan Produk Elektronik: Studi Kasus pada Perdagangan Indonesia dan Korea Selatan

2025-06-25

Alfina Damayanti , Daspar Daspar | Deleted Journal

Perdagangan elektronik antara Indonesia dan Korea Selatan menunjukkan dinamika yang kompleks, dengan berbagai peluang dan tantangan yang mempengaruhi pertumbuhan sektor industri elektronik kedua negara. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis peluang … Perdagangan elektronik antara Indonesia dan Korea Selatan menunjukkan dinamika yang kompleks, dengan berbagai peluang dan tantangan yang mempengaruhi pertumbuhan sektor industri elektronik kedua negara. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis peluang dan ancaman perdagangan produk elektronik antara Indonesia dan Korea Selatan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian kualitatif. Berdasarkan perjanjian Indonesia-Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IK-CEPA), kerja sama antara kedua negara dapat memfasilitasi transfer teknologi, investasi, serta pengembangan kapasitas industri elektronik Indonesia. Peluang yang signifikan termasuk peningkatan kompetensi tenaga kerja melalui asistensi teknis dan pengembangan pusat riset bersama. Di sisi lain, ancaman seperti ketergantungan terhadap produk impor, rendahnya daya saing produk elektronik lokal, dan ketidakseimbangan dalam struktur ekspor Indonesia menjadi hambatan yang perlu diatasi. Meskipun Indonesia memiliki potensi pasar besar, tantangan dalam riset dan pengembangan serta peningkatan daya saing produk menjadi faktor utama yang harus diperhatikan untuk memaksimalkan manfaat dari perjanjian perdagangan ini. Oleh karena itu, strategi untuk memperkuat sektor manufaktur, meningkatkan inovasi, serta mengembangkan produk bernilai tambah sangat diperlukan untuk mengoptimalkan potensi perdagangan elektronik Indonesia-Korea Selatan.

M-CODERS: INCLUSÃO DIGITAL FEMININA NO MERCADO DE TRABALHO POR MEIO DA PROTOTIPAÇÃO DE UMA PLATAFORMA ON-LINE

2025-06-24

Aloísio Souza Gonçalves , Daniel Silva Tigre , E. Soares +7 more | Editora e-Publicar eBooks

VULNERABILIDADE DIGITAL E O DEVER DE INFORMAÇÃO NAS RELAÇÕES DE CONSUMO

2025-06-24

Karlo Messa Vettorazzi , Julia de Mello Bottini | Revista Políticas Públicas & Cidades

O presente artigo analisa criticamente os limites do dever de informação nas relações de consumo em ambientes digitais, à luz da intensificação da vulnerabilidade digital provocada por tecnologias algorítmicas, interfaces … O presente artigo analisa criticamente os limites do dever de informação nas relações de consumo em ambientes digitais, à luz da intensificação da vulnerabilidade digital provocada por tecnologias algorítmicas, interfaces opacas e sistemas automatizados de decisão. Adotando uma abordagem qualitativa, com método dedutivo e pesquisa bibliográfica, a investigação concentra-se na doutrina jurídica especializada e na legislação brasileira, especialmente o Código de Defesa do Consumidor (CDC) e a Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados Pessoais (LGPD).Como referencial teórico, mobilizam-se os estudos de Claudia Lima Marques (2023), que propõe a ampliação da proteção jurídica com base na hipervulnerabilidade digital; de Vinícius Marques de Carvalho (2022), que trata da assimetria informacional e da opacidade algorítmica; de Frank Pasquale (2015), com sua crítica à sociedade da caixa-preta; de Laura Schertel Mendes e Mireille Hildebrandt (2020), que defendem a construção de infraestruturas jurídicas responsivas frente à complexidade tecnológica.Os resultados indicam que o dever de informação, embora formalmente assegurado, revela-se ineficaz diante da linguagem técnica, da baixa letramento digital dos consumidores e da manipulação invisível das escolhas por sistemas automatizados. Conclui-se que há necessidade urgente de reinterpretação normativa e pedagógica do dever de informação, com foco em explicabilidade algorítmica, design informacional acessível e educação digital crítica, como condição para a efetiva proteção da autonomia do consumidor.

Network infrastructure construction and inter-counties collaborative innovation in China with center-periphery effect

2025-06-24

Yang Yang , Fen Su , Xueliang Zhang | Habitat International

Tröger, Mandy/Becker, Jörg: Bertelsmann. A Transnational Media Service Giant

2025-06-24

Dirk Arnold | Publizistik

Voice climate, gender equality and well-being in the South African banking sector

2025-06-24

Praise Choeni , Sebastiaan Rothmann , Mirna Nel | SA Journal of Industrial Psychology

Orientation: This study addressed the persistent challenge of gender inequality in the banking sector in South Africa, where women face disparities in pay, career progression and leadership representation. Using the … Orientation: This study addressed the persistent challenge of gender inequality in the banking sector in South Africa, where women face disparities in pay, career progression and leadership representation. Using the capability approach highlights the importance of fostering a supportive voice climate that encourages employees, especially women, to express concerns and contribute meaningfully to workplace dynamics. Research purpose: The research investigated how voice climate and gender equality affected female employees’ well-being in South Africa’s banking sector. Motivation for the study: This study sought to bridge the gap between the lack of research on how voice climate and gender equality intersect to influence female employees’ well-being, particularly in male-dominated industries. Research approach/design and method: A cross-sectional quantitative design was used to survey 257 female banking employees in Gauteng, South Africa. The Capabilities for Gender Equality Questionnaire, Voice Climate Scale

Web 3.0 Unleashed: A Cultural, Technological, and Economic Transformation of the Internet

2025-06-24

Raj Kumar | International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology

This article explores the impact that the web technologies have on digital transformation. Web technology refers to the tools, protocols and standards used to create, manage, and interact with websites … This article explores the impact that the web technologies have on digital transformation. Web technology refers to the tools, protocols and standards used to create, manage, and interact with websites and web applications. The evolution of web technologies has transformed digital transformation, reshaping how every individual and different organisations interact online. From the web 1.0 where there were only static web pages to the interactive and user-driven content of web 2.0 and now the decentralized web 3.0, these advancements have revolutionized social connectivity. The rise of web technologies has reshaped a world in which one can easily interact with each other, improving marketing strategies, inclusion of multi-media content, etc. However, the rise of these technologies also come with some challenges such as privacy concern, cyberbullying, misinformation and many more. This paper explores the impact of web technologies on digital transformation.

International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

2025-06-24

Sa’id Mosteshar | Edward Elgar Publishing eBooks

Digital transformation, institutional quality and productivity in Sub-Saharan Africa

2025-06-23

Essowaba Egbeleo , Koffi Sodokin | Cogent Economics & Finance

Digital Divide and Quantum Jump Strategies

2025-06-21

Raj Yadav , Bikesh Yadav , Manohar Pawar | The International Journal of Community and Social Development

This article discusses the concept, extent, causes and consequences of digital divide, and suggests connected strategies to bridge the divide. Drawing on secondary data, it delineates the concept of digital … This article discusses the concept, extent, causes and consequences of digital divide, and suggests connected strategies to bridge the divide. Drawing on secondary data, it delineates the concept of digital divide in terms of technological, sociocultural and normative aspects. The extent of digital divide greatly varies depending upon the regions, developed and developed countries, gender and rural–urban areas. It argues that structural and individual factors contribute to digital divide and exclude and disempower people, leading to further inequalities. It recommends connected solutions and quick action to address the ongoing digital divide.

Do Digital Technologies Contribute to TFP and Growth in Asia? A Theoretical and Empirical Investigation

2025-06-21

S. Benson Simwanza | Journal of Asian Economic Integration

The digital revolution in Asia plays as an engine towards sustainable economic growth. The governments of this region are thriving in increasing spending on digital infrastructures that enhance connectivity and … The digital revolution in Asia plays as an engine towards sustainable economic growth. The governments of this region are thriving in increasing spending on digital infrastructures that enhance connectivity and ultimately reduce the digital divide. This study theoretically uses simple models to show the contribution of digital technologies to growth and total factor productivity (TFP). Furthermore, this study empirically explores the nexus between the dependent variables [log of gross domestic product (GDP) per capita and TFP] and explanatory variables [e-government index, information communication technology (ICT), e-participation index, online service index, human capital index, telecommunication index and institutions] for 47 Asian countries across the period 2002–2023 by using the fixed effects (FE) model. Analysis is constructed for all Asian countries, advanced Asian economies [countries with gross national income (GNI) per capita <mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline" overflow="scroll"> <mml:mo>≥</mml:mo> <mml:mi>$</mml:mi> <mml:mn>4,516</mml:mn> </mml:math> ] and low-income Asian economies (countries with GNI per capita <mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline" overflow="scroll"> <mml:mo>≤</mml:mo> <mml:mi>$</mml:mi> <mml:mn>4,515</mml:mn> </mml:math> ). On average the results show that ICT raises the living standards (GDP per capita) in all three groups. ICT increases TFP in all three groups. JEL Classification: D2, F2

Digital Innovation Performance Evaluation of European Union Member and Candidate Countries with IDOCRIW And CRADIS Methods

2025-06-20

Kevser ARMAN , Nilsen Kundakcı , Ali Katrancı | Spectrum of Decision Making and Applications.

This study evaluates the digital innovation performance of European Union (EU) member and candidate countries by applying a novel integrated multi-criteria decision-making approach. Specifically, the IDOCRIW method is employed to … This study evaluates the digital innovation performance of European Union (EU) member and candidate countries by applying a novel integrated multi-criteria decision-making approach. Specifically, the IDOCRIW method is employed to determine objective weights for digital innovation indicators derived from the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024 report, while the CRADIS method is utilized to assess and rank country performance. The research incorporates indicators directly related to digital innovation, including ICT use, software spending, mobile app creation, GitHub activity, high-tech and ICT exports, mobile application creation, e-participation, and university–industry collaboration. The results highlight significant disparities in digital innovation performance among the analyzed countries. Cyprus, Ireland, and the Netherlands emerged as the top performers, whereas Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Georgia ranked lowest. The integrated model provides a robust and transparent framework for comparative innovation analysis, offering valuable insights for policymakers aiming to enhance digital innovation capacity.

Internet use and income disparity: evidence from China

2025-06-20

Yang Yu , Jiaqi Liu | Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

Start a business or get a job? Rethinking the impacts of e-commerce on household income in China

2025-06-19

Yueqin Wang , Zizhe Zhang | Applied Economics

Digitalisation, institutions and governance, and diffusion: mechanisms and evidence

2025-06-19

Vincent Labhard , Jonne Lehtimäki , Claudio Baccianti | Economics of Innovation and New Technology

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The impact of information infrastructure on agricultural industrial structure upgrading—a quasi-natural experiment based on the “broadband China” strategy

2025-06-19

Huichun Huang , Qian Cheng , Yajing Wang | Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

Introduction The development of information infrastructure constitutes an important driver for promoting high-quality agricultural development. Methods Using panel data of 223 prefecture-level cities in China from 2010 to 2022, this … Introduction The development of information infrastructure constitutes an important driver for promoting high-quality agricultural development. Methods Using panel data of 223 prefecture-level cities in China from 2010 to 2022, this paper employs the “Broadband China” pilot policy as a quasi-natural experiment and constructs a staggered DID model to examine the impact of information infrastructure on agricultural industrial structure upgrading. Results and discussion The results indicate that information infrastructure significantly facilitates the upgrading of the agricultural industrial structure, and the findings remain robust across a series of robustness checks. Heterogeneity analysis reveals that the positive effects are more pronounced in regions with better traditional infrastructure, higher population density, central and eastern locations, and major grain-producing and marketing balance areas. Mechanism analysis suggests that information infrastructure alleviates the scarcity and mobility constraints of agricultural production factors, thereby promoting structural upgrading. Based on these findings, this study recommends continued investment in information infrastructure, acceleration of agricultural innovation, and enhancement of talent cultivation to advance agricultural industrial upgrading and build an agricultural powerhouse.

Bridging Digital Divides

2025-06-18

Avtar Singh , Ahmed Ali | Routledge eBooks

Infrastructure Investing in the Telecommunications Sector

2025-06-18

Precious A. Brenni , Henry Mugisha | Routledge eBooks

MASS COMMUNICATION AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT: A THIRD WORLD PERSPECTIVE

2025-06-18

P.‐M. Rath | Science and Culture

Assessment of the PPP-AR Strategy for ZTD and IWV in Africa: A One-Year GNSS Study

2025-06-17

Moustapha Gning Tine , Pierre Bosser , Ngor Faye +2 more | Atmosphere

With the increasing demand for near real-time atmospheric water vapor monitoring, this study evaluates the performance of the open-source PRIDE PPP-AR software (version 3.0.5) for retrieving Zenith Total Delay (ZTD) … With the increasing demand for near real-time atmospheric water vapor monitoring, this study evaluates the performance of the open-source PRIDE PPP-AR software (version 3.0.5) for retrieving Zenith Total Delay (ZTD) and Integrated Water Vapor (IWV) over the African continent over a one-year period. PRIDE PPP-AR is compared with established PPP-AR and PPP solutions, including CSRS-PPP, IGN-PPP, and NGL and using GipsyX, ERA5, and IGS products as references. A robust methodology combining time series processing and statistical evaluation was adopted. Multiple tools were leveraged to ensure a comprehensive performance analysis of GNSS data from seven stations in Africa, where such studies remain scarce. The results show that PRIDE PPP-AR achieves ZTD accuracy comparable to GipsyX (RMSE < 6 mm, R2 ≈ 0.99) and performs at a similar level to NGL and CSRS-PPP. Compared to the other solutions, PRIDE PPP-AR has an accuracy similar to CSRS-PPP and NGL, but slightly better than IGN-PPP, in line with ERA5 and IGS references. For IWV retrieval, comparisons with ERA5 indicate RMSE values of about 1.5 to 2.7 kg/m2, depending on station location and climatic conditions. IWV variability tends to increase towards the equator, where the recorded fluctuations are higher than in subtropical zones. In addition, collocated radiosonde (RS) measurements in Abidjan confirm good agreement, further validating the reliability of the software. This study highlights the potential of GNSS meteorology, in providing reliable spatiotemporal IWV monitoring and indicates that the PRIDE PPP-AR is ready for the high precision meteorological applications in African regions. These results offer promising prospects for spatiotemporal studies through African multi-GNSS networks and the PRIDE PPP-AR approach.

A Comparative Study of PhonePe and Google Pay

2025-06-14

CHIRAG TYAGI | INTERANTIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT

Abstract- The given research paper contains the results of the comparative analysis of two most popular digital payment systems in India PhonePe and Google Pay in terms of their features, … Abstract- The given research paper contains the results of the comparative analysis of two most popular digital payment systems in India PhonePe and Google Pay in terms of their features, user experience satisfaction, security attitudes, and usability. By analyzing the results of surveys conducted among 60 active users, the paper assesses such areas as the speed of making transactions, the convenience of interfaces, customer service, and reliability to gain insights into the matters affecting consumer choice and loyalty. The results indicate that, although both platforms present secure and stable payment options combined with the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), minor distinctions related to usability, a variety of features, and perceived security build different user experiences. The advantage of the PhonePe is slightly favored by the customers, but it can be explained by the broader range of offered financial services, but Google Pay has advantages of being perfectly integrated with the Google ecosystem and having a convenient design. The issues like the failure of some transactions sometimes and different perception of the security reveal the room of improvement. This study can offer useful findings to developers, policymakers and stakeholders who need to increase mobile payment acceptance and create more secure and user-friendly digital financial environments in India. Keywords- PhonePe, Google Pay, digital payments, mobile wallets, user satisfaction, security, India, comparative study

ANÁLISE DAS MEDIDAS LEGAIS NO AMBIENTE DIGITAL E SEUS IMPACTOS NOS DIREITOS DOS USUÁRIOS DA REDE MUNDIAL

2025-06-13

Lisiane Moreira Matos , Alexandre Jacob | Revista Multidisciplinar do Nordeste Mineiro

A salvaguarda da privacidade na internet tornou-se um assunto fundamental na era digital, onde informações pessoais são coletadas, processadas e distribuídas em uma escala sem precedentes. Este artigo examina as … A salvaguarda da privacidade na internet tornou-se um assunto fundamental na era digital, onde informações pessoais são coletadas, processadas e distribuídas em uma escala sem precedentes. Este artigo examina as principais iniciativas legais implementadas globalmente para proteger a privacidade dos usuários online e suas repercussões nos direitos básicos dos indivíduos. A investigação inclui legislações como o Regulamento Geral sobre Proteção de Dados da União Europeia, a Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados no Brasil, entre outras normas internacionais. O estudo busca responder ao seguinte questionamento quais são os principais desafios e avanços legais na proteção da privacidade dos usuários no ambiente digital, e como essas medidas impactam os direitos fundamentais no Brasil e no mundo? Além disso, o estudo analisa como esses regulamentos influenciam o comportamento das empresas no ambiente digital e a balança entre privacidade e liberdade de expressão. Para analisar os textos, artigos, materiais doutrinários e também legislações, será realizado o método dedutivo-lógico, objetivando analisar como se dará a atuação da aplicação dos conceitos e dispositivos legais.

China’s deepening digital presence in the global South

2025-06-13

Daya Kishan Thussu | The Round Table

Bilgi ve iletişim teknolojileri kullanımının mikro belirleyicileri: Pseudo panel veri analizi

2025-06-13

Berat HARMAN , Zehra Abdioğlu | İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi Dergisi

Bu çalışma Türkiye için bilgi ve iletişim teknolojileri (BİT) kullanımını etkileyen olası faktörleri belirlemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Bu amaçla, 2016-2021 dönemine ilişkin altı yıllık bir mikro veri seti kullanılarak BİT yaygınlığı incelenmiştir. … Bu çalışma Türkiye için bilgi ve iletişim teknolojileri (BİT) kullanımını etkileyen olası faktörleri belirlemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Bu amaçla, 2016-2021 dönemine ilişkin altı yıllık bir mikro veri seti kullanılarak BİT yaygınlığı incelenmiştir. BİT kullanımı; internet, bilgisayar, cep telefonu ve akıllı TV kullanımı olmak üzere 4 kategoride ele alınmıştır. Yapay panel veri seti ile her bir BİT kategorisi için sabit etkiler modeli tahmin edilmiştir. Sonuçlar özellikle hane gelirinin BİT kullanımı üzerinde pozitif bir etkisinin bulunduğunu ve bilgisayar kullanımı açısından erkeklerin kadınlara göre dezavantajlı konumda olduğunu göstermiştir. Bulgulara göre hane büyüklüğü internet ve cep telefonu kullanımı üzerinde pozitif (sırasıyla 0,01 ve 0,003), bilgisayar ve akıllı TV kullanımı üzerinde ise negatif (sırasıyla -0,02 ve -0,007) bir etkiye sahiptir. Ulaşılan bulgular eğitim düzeyi arttıkça bilgisayar ve internet kullanımının arttığını ve nitelik gerektirmeyen işlerde çalışanlara göre profesyonellerin ve teknisyenlerin daha fazla bilgisayar kullandığını ortaya koymuştur. Son olarak çalışmanın bulguları BİT sayısındaki artışın hane internet kullanımını arttırdığını göstermiştir.

A influência do Mercado Livre nas cadeias de suprimentos brasileiras: transformações e desafios do E-commerce

2025-06-12

M. Resende | Cuadernos de Educación y Desarrollo

Este artigo aborda a influência do Mercado Livre nas cadeias de suprimentos brasileiras, destacando seu papel como principal ator no cenário de e-commerce da América Latina. A plataforma, com forte … Este artigo aborda a influência do Mercado Livre nas cadeias de suprimentos brasileiras, destacando seu papel como principal ator no cenário de e-commerce da América Latina. A plataforma, com forte presença no Brasil, conecta vendedores e compradores, facilitando o acesso a produtos em diversas regiões, inclusive as mais remotas, graças a parcerias estratégicas como a colaboração com os Correios. O estudo explora a evolução das cadeias de suprimentos impulsionadas pelo e-commerce, enfatizando a integração logística e o uso de tecnologia para eficiência, ao mesmo tempo em que aborda desafios regionais. O Mercado Livre impacta positivamente a logística e a economia do Brasil.

Industry or relevant market? EMFA and two different perspectives on newspaper concentration

2025-06-11

Heikki Hellman , Mikko Grönlund , Katja Lehtisaari +1 more | Communication & Society

When media researchers and policy makers talk about media concentration, they usually mean the concentration of ownership in individual media industries nationwide. When economists and competition authorities talk about media … When media researchers and policy makers talk about media concentration, they usually mean the concentration of ownership in individual media industries nationwide. When economists and competition authorities talk about media concentration, they mean the concentration of sales or production in the relevant market under consideration. The former, the democratic perspective, emphasises the social and political consequences of concentration, such as the power of large media groups to influence the news agenda. The latter, the market perspective, is concerned with the competitive effects of concentration, such as possible abuse of market power. The article argues that both perspectives are necessary to understand the concentration process, as industry concentration always has market effects and market concentration always has democratic effects. This is also emphasised by the recent European Media Freedom Act (EMFA), which states that when assessing media mergers and acquisitions both the market and the democratic impact of the transaction must be taken into account. The paper demonstrates its argument by analysing newspaper concentration in Finland at both industry (nationwide) and relevant market (region) level in parallel. Employing newspaper net sales as a proxy for market power concentration rate is calculated by using standard measures of concentration. The results show that from the democratic perspective all markets are relevant. While at the regional level the analysis reveals an extremely concentrated market, at the national level the concentration rate is reduced by the large number of firms operating in the sector.

Determinants of state competition policy in the information technology market

2025-06-11

Ihor Rudenko | SCIENTIA FRUCTUOSA

The relevance of this research stems from the information-technology marketʼs strategic role in Ukraineʼs economy and from the new directions of state competition policy that should foster its development. The … The relevance of this research stems from the information-technology marketʼs strategic role in Ukraineʼs economy and from the new directions of state competition policy that should foster its development. The analysis puts forward, and confirms, the hypothesis that competition policy in this market must pursue a comprehensive agenda: stimulate efficiency and innovation, guarantee broad access to information and resources, and, mindful of domestic market challenges, strengthen firmsʼ overall competitiveness. The article explores the competition policy in Ukraineʼs information technology market in the context of the digital transformation of the economy. It identifies the structural and institutional determinants that shape the specific features of competition in the Ukrainian information technology market. The research outlines the structural organization of the market, which largely corresponds to the model of monopolistic competition, and examines its institutional environment. The key institutional determinants influencing the formation of a competitive environment are analyzed, including globalization, European integration, market openness due to the absence of strategic entry barriers, competition advocacy, the development of digital platforms, and the weak protection of intellectual property rights. Based on an assessment of the current state of the IT market, the article substantiates recommenddations for improving the state competition policy in Ukraineʼs IT sector. It emphasizes the need for a policy oriented toward maintaining innovation dynamics to stimulate efficiency and innovation in economic activity, and to enhance the competitiveness of market participants.

Analysis of impact of agricultural digital services on annual crop production in Senegal

2025-06-11

Dada Gueye , Katim Touré , Saliou Ndiaye | International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences

Agriculture is a key sector in Senegal’s economy, engaging 35.2% of households (ANSD, 2021) and contributing significantly to food security. However, productivity remains low due to various constraints, including limited … Agriculture is a key sector in Senegal’s economy, engaging 35.2% of households (ANSD, 2021) and contributing significantly to food security. However, productivity remains low due to various constraints, including limited access to timely and reliable agricultural information. The integration of digital agricultural services is emerging as a viable solution to address these challenges by providing farmers with essential data, advisory services, and market access. Knowledge gaps exist on the extent of use and impact of digital tools in agriculture among farmers in Senegal.This paper was initiated to assess the impact of digital agricultural services usage by farmers in Western, Central and Southern zones of Senegal. The study was conducted based on a survey realized in 2021 focussing on strategic crop value chains. Simple logistic model was used to estimate the propensity score and to explain the factors that influence adoption of agricultural digital services. Kernel matching was used to estimate the impacts of digital services on production yield. The factors determining the use of digital agricultural services were the region of residence, gender, level of education and the number of people in the household. The results of the analyses showed 29.9, 28.9 and 34.9 percentage points increase in maize, sesame and groundnut yields, respectively, due to enhanced access to digital agricultural services. However, the impact on the yields of other key crops (cowpea, rice, millet, sorghum) was not statistically proven.