PUBP 736 - The Global Information Economy and the Digital Divide

Institution:

George Mason University

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Description:

Credits: 3 Discusses institutional, social, and policy issues involved in development of global information economy and society. Economic development needs, public institutional capacity, nongovernmental networks examined critically; course deals with implications of universal access to Internet and equality of use in areas such as online delivery of government services, privacy, online voting, and e-government. Focuses on efforts to ameliorate digital divide sponsored by major multilateral agencies. Emphasizes development of public policies for democratic governance in a complex networked world. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gmu.edu

Phone Number:

(703) 993-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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