Measuring the Information Economy 2002

Measuring the Information Economy 2002

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2002-11-12

Total Pages: 90

ISBN-13: 9264099018

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With over 80 indicators based on the most up-to-date official statistics, this study provides a comprehensive international comparison of OECD Member countries' performance in the information economy.


Understanding Media Economics

Understanding Media Economics

Author: Gillian Doyle

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2002-04-04

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 141293186X

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`This book provides an extremely well written and informative introduction to the subject of media economics, characterized by clarity in the explanation of concepts or frameworks and by a balanced discussion for the respective positions in areas of debate' - Paul MacDonald, Roehampton Institute Understanding Media Economics provides a clear, precise introduction to the key economic concepts and issues affecting the media. The book: explains the fundamental concepts relevant to the study of media economics; considers the key industrial questions facing the media industries today; relates economic theory to business practice; covers a wide range of media activity - advertising, television, film, print media, and new media; and looks at the impact of economics on public policy. Understanding Media Economics offers a stimulating perspective on the contemporary media environment. This book will be an essential purchase for all students of the media and mass communication.


Understanding Information Policy

Understanding Information Policy

Author: Ian Rowlands

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter

Published: 2012-01-02

Total Pages: 317

ISBN-13: 3110959682

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Digital preservation is an issue faced by practitioners in Ross Harveythe library and recordkeeping professions, yet most professionalshave little time to keep up with the latest techniquesand standards. This invaluable work provides a single-volume introduction to the principles, strategies and practices currently applied by librarians and recordkeepers to the preservation of digital information and will assist them to make informed decisions about the role of digital information in their care. The book is presented in four parts: Why do we preserve? What do we preserve? How do we preserve? and How do we manage digital preservation? Each part covers the area in detail and addresses current issues in a clear and informative manner. The terminology of the field is explained clearly throughout the book. Each chapter includes a range of case studies from institutionsat the forefront of digital object preservation. An index facilitates quick access. This book will be essential as a professional reference tool for all librarians, recordkeepers and archivists with preservation responsibilities as well as being a definitive source of information for the whole profession including students.


Information Rules

Information Rules

Author: Carl Shapiro

Publisher: Harvard Business Press

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 374

ISBN-13: 9780875848631

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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.


Cutting Edge

Cutting Edge

Author: Jim Davis

Publisher: Verso

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 326

ISBN-13: 9781859841853

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The rapid expansion of laborless production systems creates enormous instability. Money previously paid in wages is spent on technology. Workers lose jobs to robotic intelligence and, therefore, have no money to buy the goods produced by the technology. CUTTING EDGE provides an up-to-the-minute analysis of the complex relations between technology and work and how jobs and living standards can be protected.


The U.S. Information Economy

The U.S. Information Economy

Author: Uday Apte

Publisher: Now Pub

Published: 2012-12

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9781601986108

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Explores the confluence of two events -- large economies in the world being dominated by services and a change from a material or physical economy to an information economy -- by examining the double dichotomy of products versus services and information versus material, which divides the economy into four supersectors.


Information Resources and Economic Productivity

Information Resources and Economic Productivity

Author: C. Jonscher

Publisher: Palala Press

Published: 2018-03-02

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 9781378999691

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Computerworld

Computerworld

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1982-09-27

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13:

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For more than 40 years, Computerworld has been the leading source of technology news and information for IT influencers worldwide. Computerworld's award-winning Web site (Computerworld.com), twice-monthly publication, focused conference series and custom research form the hub of the world's largest global IT media network.