The economics of information technology : an introduction / Hal R. Varian, Joseph Farrell, Carl Shapiro.

Author/creator Varian, Hal R.
Other author Farrell, Joseph (Joseph V.)
Other author Shapiro, Carl.
Format Book
Publication InfoCambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2004.
Descriptionx, 102 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
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Supplemental ContentContributor biographical information
Subjects

SeriesThe Raffaele Mattioli lecture series
Raffaele Mattioli lectures. ^A198908
Contents The Raffaele Mattioli lectures -- Pt. I. Competition and market power -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Technology and market structure -- 3. Intellectual property -- 4. The Internet boom -- 5. Differentiation of products and prices -- 6. Switching costs and lock-in -- 7. Supply-side economies of scale -- 8. Demand-side economies of scale -- 9. Standards -- 10. Systems effects -- 11. Computer mediated transactions -- 12. Summary -- Pt. II. Intellectual property, competition, and information technology -- 13. Introduction -- 14. Patents, trade secrets, and copyrights -- 15. Differentiation of products and prices -- 16. Switching costs and lock-in -- 17. Standards and patents
Abstract An introduction for undergraduate and graduate students in economics, business strategy, law and related areas, this work is a concise and accessible review of some of the important economic factors affecting information technology industries.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 87-96) and indexes.
LCCN 2005279623
ISBN0521844150 (hbk.)
ISBN9780521844154 (hbk.)
ISBN0521605210 (pbk.)
ISBN9780521605212 (pbk.)

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Joyner General Stacks HC79.I55 V37 2004 ✔ Available Place Hold