EC 272 - Economics of Information Technology

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Bentley University

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Description:

Prerequisite(s): Junior level standing, EC 111 and EC 112 This course will look at a broad array of issues raised by the revolution in information technology. Included will be macroeconomic topics such as whether information technology really created a "new economy, the effect of information technology on productivity, and what can we learn from the dot-com boom and bust. The structure of the information technology sector will be analyzed by looking at several of its unique features and considering their effects. A considerable portion of the course will be taken up with the issues of pricing information goods and services. In addition, economic policy with respect to competition, intellectual property issues, and taxation will be examined.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bentley.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 523-2354

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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