Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
ICT-Driven Economic and Financial Development: Analyses of European Countries analyzes the effects of ICT diffusion on economic development by examining the nature and availability of jobs, the evolution of leisure activities, productivity factors, education, medical technology, and so forth. Its combination of empirical analyses and data sources stretching back to 1980 make it an important contribution to understanding the effects of ICT diffusion on economic and financial development. The book answers questions such as how will national and regional economies react to upcoming ICT developments, such as artificial intelligence, automation and the Internet of Things?
- Analyzes the value of ICTs from both economic and financial perspectives
- Examines structural changes in financial markets caused by ICTs
- Includes a methodological appendix
Synopsis
ICT-Driven Economic and Financial Development: Analyses of European Countries demonstrates the effects of ICT diffusion on economic, social and financial development by examining their impact on the structure and dynamics of national economies. It provides the insight into shifts observed in labour markets, international trade activities productivity factors, education, and use of innovative financial products. It combines empirical analyses and data sources stretching back to 1990 make it an important contribution to understanding the effects of ICT diffusion on economic and financial development. The book answers questions such as how will national and regional economies react to upcoming ICT developments and growing usage, and what is the magnitude of impact of new information and communication technologies on various aspects of social and economic life.
- Demonstrates the process fo ICT spread across European countries - Analyzes the value of ICTs from both economic and social perspective - Examines structural changes in financial markets caused by ICTs implementation