Die Informationswirtschaft ist zwar - gemessen z.B. an ihrem Umsatz, der 1990 in der gesamten EG nur etwa 6,3 Mrd. DM erreichte, - eine kleine Branche. Wesentlich größer ist ihr mittelbarer Einfluß auf die Volkswirtschaft und auf die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit einzelner Unternehmen. In dem Beitrag...

In the last decade, arts and culture have been placed at the center of attention when discussing economic growth. In particular, studies on the “creative class” have been using arts and culture as an important factor impacting local economies. In addition, studies on local economic...

We survey the economics literature on media as it applies to the Internet. The Internet is an important driver behind media convergence and connects information and communication technologies. While new Internet media share some properties with traditional media, several novel features have...

We develop a theory of news coverage in environments of information abundance that include both new and traditional news media, from online and print newspapers to radio and television. News consumers are time-constrained and browse through news items that are available across competing outlets,...

Since the launch of the iTunes Music Store in the US in 2003 and in much of Europe in the following years, music trade has shifted rapidly from physical to digital products, raising the availability of products in dierent countries. Despite substantial growth in availability, the available...

В статье рассматриваются актуальные вопросы реализации прав человека в цифровой среде. Граждане должны получить надежную защиту от новых, набирающих силу видов...

Digital Media has gained importance over the years, around the world. It has created impact in Pakistan too. This paper draws comparison in usage and impact of Digital Media in developed worlds with Pakistan and identifies the flaws, the potential and scope of digital media in Pakistan. Pakistan...

This study reports on five interdisciplinary case studies that explore academic value systems as they influence publishing behavior and attitudes of University of California, Berkeley faculty. The case studies are based on direct interviews with relevant stakeholders—faculty, advancement...