There are many technology platforms that bring benefits only when users share data. In healthcare, this is a key policy issue, because of the potential cost savings and quality improvements from ‘big data’ in the form of sharing electronic patient data across medical providers. Indeed, one...

This chapter examines how international flows of technological knowledge affect economic performance across industries and firms across different countries. Motivated by the large share of the world's technology investments made by firms that are active across country borders, we focus on...

The non-certified e-health segment is gaining momentum around the world. The trend was significantly advanced by the introduction of several sports and medical measuring devices in the form of smartwatches. There has also been a resurgence of other medical Internet of Things class devices....