The aim of this paper is to examine the macro-level phenomena associated with electronic commerce (EC), and it is mainly being informed by a study of the history of commerce. Commerce in its modem form first appeared in early 13th century in Italy where the political conditions were conducive...

Comertul electronic, impreuna cu alte componente cheie ale economiei digitale, este considerat a oferi o crestere economica durabila, atat de necesara pentru a depasi criza financiara pe care natiunile o intampina. Aceasta lucrare isi propune sa identifice, sa descrie si sa testeze principalii...

This paper discusses the impact of electronic commerce on the private sector of developing countries and outlines the potential role of the Inter American Development Bank in promoting the use of ICT by small and medium businesses. Information Technology is also reshaping other sectors that are...

This paper includes two section. The initial one regards the principles governing the contract, that is contract freedom and good faith, ruled by the new Civil Code. The second section refers to the very specifics of contract closure by electronic means related to the moment and place of closure.

The paper analyzes the models of direct interaction between producers and customers of farmers’ products. We demonstrate that the most effective ways of distribution of these products are servicization of retail, e-commerce, vending and direct purchase activity of retailers. The most effective...

E-insurance is a vital topic for research as in the market of Latvia the given type of service has appeared rather recently - in September, 2006. The paper studies prospects of E-commerce development of insurance market in Latvia. Value of an information technology in the insurance market,...

Il lavoro propone un’analisi dell’innovazione nei canali di marketing focalizzandosi su ciò che va inteso come innovazione per l’intero canale. Vengono seguite tre prospettive di analisi: una prospettiva tecnologica, riferita all’influenza della tecnologia nelle interazioni fra i membri...

This paper looks at the key strategies being applied by wealth management and their competitive position. Each approach has merits, although the multi-channel ‘single brand’ approach seems to be gathering momentum. E-commerce facilitates differentiation and requires focus, whilst making cost...

The paper discusses the distribution channels, their structural and functional classification and the importance of intermediaries in the flow of goods between the manufacturer and purchaser. Pointed to the rapidly growing share of electronic distribution channels and the conditions of their...

This paper aims to highlight the evolution of e-commerce in Romania between 2008 – fourth quarter 2011. Were processed, analyzed and interpreted data on the number of electronic stores and online transaction volume in this period. Also, based on these data was made an estimate of the evolution...