The Economics of Information Technology: An Introduction (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521605212)

The Economics of Information Technology is a concise and accessible review of important economic factors affecting information technology industries. These industries are characterized by high fixed costs and low marginal costs of production, large switching costs for users, and strong network effects. Hal Varian outlines the basic economics of these industries while Joseph Farrell and Carl Shapiro describe the impact of these factors on competition policy. The volume is an ideal introduction for undergraduate and graduate students in economics, business strategy, law and related areas.

Author: Hal R. Varian, Joseph Farrell, Carl Shapiro
ISBN-10: 0521605210
ISBN-13: 9780521605212
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 12/23/2004
Pages: 114
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.40w x 0.30d