Front Matter -- Contents -- Preface -- Executive Summary -- Introduction 1 -- Introduction 2 -- Welcome to the New Economy -- Defining and Measuring the New Economy -- Drivers of the New Economy -- Communications and Software -- Applications and Policy Issues -- Roundtable Discussion -- Appendix...

This paper examines recent technological developments and how they could impact efforts by policymakers and political leaders in developing countries to harness trade and investment liberalization to achieve economic development outcomes. It begins by discussing some of the proven elements to...