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 Info | Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2004. |
| Description | x, 102 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Publisher description |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents only |
| Supplemental Content | Contributor biographical information |
| Subjects |
| Series | The 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 note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 87-96) and indexes. |
| LCCN | 2005279623 |
| ISBN | 0521844150 (hbk.) |
| ISBN | 9780521844154 (hbk.) |
| ISBN | 0521605210 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 9780521605212 (pbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HC79.I55 V37 2004 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |