We examine the adverse impact of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on the performance of more than 12,000 firms in 32 countries along several dimensions; namely, revenue, production, and labor outcomes. We find that the majority of firms experienced permanent or temporary closures, decreased sales...

Even in best of the times, big companies find it difficult to sustain in the market with the same line of products.There is always a threat from the competitors and the new entrants of the market, engaged in creating new businesses and products. With the coming of digital age and fierce...

Hong focuses on how the state, in conjunction with market forces and class interests, is constructing and realigning its digitalized sector. State planners intend to build a more competitive ICT sector by modernizing the network infrastructure, corporatizing media-and-entertainment institutions,...

The onset of technological advancement has brought about a masked change in all spheres of life and the increasing digital inclusion is making in-roads into dynamic digital economy. All countries are striving hard to transform itself into digital economy. The world scenario along-with status of...

The paper explores how ethical frameworks and concerns arise within digital technologies and examines the implementation of ethics by governments and private companies. It concludes by proposing a forward-looking approach and identifying potential challenges to implement ethics within the design...