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The Economics of Information Technology: An Introduction (Raffaele Mattioli Lectures) Paperback - 2005
by Varian, Hal R
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- Title The Economics of Information Technology: An Introduction (Raffaele Mattioli Lectures)
- Author Varian, Hal R
- Binding Paperback
- Edition 1st
- Condition Used; Very Good
- Pages 114
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
- Date 2005-01-31
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index
- Bookseller's Inventory # 3899669
- ISBN 9780521605212 / 0521605210
- Weight 0.35 lbs (0.16 kg)
- Dimensions 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.3 in (21.34 x 13.72 x 0.76 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects Information technology - Economic aspects, Computer industry
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2005279623
- Dewey Decimal Code 338.470
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Summary
The Economics of Information Technology is a concise and accessible review of some of the important economic factors affecting information technology industries. These industries are characterized by high fixed costs and low marginal costs of production, large switching costs for users, and strong network effects. These factors combine to produce some unique behavior. The book consists of two parts. In the first part, Professor Varian outlines the basic economics of these industries. In the second part, Professors Farrell and Shapiro describe the impact of these factors on competition policy. The clarity of the analysis and exposition makes this an ideal introduction for undergraduate and graduate students in economics, business strategy, law and related areas.
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During the 1990s there were three back-to-back events that stimulated investment in information technology: telecommunications deregulation in 1996, the "year K" problem in 1998-99, and the "dot com" boom in 1999-2000.