The text addresses some of the definitions and origins of the term "Internet Balkanization." Drawing upon U … exploring innovative markets in the United States, and suggests that the term "Internet Balkanization" should not be used in the … context of international negotiations of Internet Governance, due to its pejorative connotations and misleading implications. …

finds that despite the regulatory difficulties, the Internet is far from being a “regulation-free” space as there are …The Internet has become an integral part of the everyday life of households, firms and governments. Its proper … Internet depends on its openness and the confidence of users. Designing policies that protect society while allowing for …

This book analyzes the role of governance issues in the development of the internet and the digital economy. Some of … the internet. The problems raised by taxation of cyber activities may be considered more specific. Immaterial and … competition issues. Not all policy issues relating to the internet can or should be resolved globally, though. This book considers …