Abstract
This paper presents an analysis of e-commerce using the underlying argument that the digital economy, as the immediate surround of E-commerce, is too often ignored, especially in business models built on the very specific transactions of understanding e-commerce. This paper proposes that E-commerce can and will be dramatically transformed by a variety of elements, among which are virtual goods, the media upon which they are stored, created, transformed and transferred, and the hardware systems upon which they operate.

Outline:
Statement of Thesis
Introduction
The Transformation of the Business Model
Eight Basic Internet Models
"Disruptives" Offer Possibilities in Business
Summary and Conclusion

From the Paper
"Digital capabilities, states Patricia Buckley of Berkeley University "are also reshaping interactions among individuals and organization. Communication devices and channels continue to proliferate, expanding opportunities for interaction. Effective management in this digital environment presents special challenges -- from dealing with 'interaction overload' to a loss of control." (nd) Buckley states that "Improvements in technology continue to increase our ability to capture, store, manipulate and display information. Declining costs and shrinking component size have accompanied these technological improvements. The combination of these trends has led to a sharp increase in the information component of many everyday devices--from disposable telephone cards that track message units to pocket-sized telephones that have contact databases and games. Businesses also benefit as IT enables the development of manufacturing equipment that not only produces the product, but also reports production-run quality and tracks its own maintenance schedule." Additionally stated by Buckley is that "The Internet has become key in information expansion, by providing a common protocol for communication among devises." (nd)"

Tags:digital, economy, technology, buyers, disruptive, attributes

Abstract
This paper examines the issues that affect business-to-business and business-to-consumer web-based e-commerce. The paper points out that, while the Internet has changed the way companies do business, customer expectations for effective communication, follow-through, service, reliability, personal contact, and security remain strong, and these expectations must be met if a business is to succeed in a digital economy.

From the Paper
"When asked why consumers refrain from buying online, consumers commonly cite fear about credit card security (Krill 2001; Quirk 2000); they worry that their credit card details will be stolen while being transmitted to the seller. Indeed, identity theft has become one of the top issues regarding B2C online shopping. The transmission of personally sensitive information has created the need for regulators to establish new laws regarding liability, and to develop faster methods for tracking down those who perpetrate the fraud. With a few clicks, an identity thief can purchase thousands of dollars of goods and services, and consumers need to be shielded from the potential damage. Although over 600 purchase transactions were tracked as part of the report, and not one included in incident of identity theft, the consumer still has the fear that he is entering personal information into a public arena. Lawmakers, businesses, and technology minded entrepreneur all need to work together to develop secure transmission protocols."

Tags:electronic, commerce, retail, channel, web, online, purchasing, offline, web, based, consumer

Abstract
The paper discusses how Kodak is threatened with either immediate and rapid diversification or losses as great as those seen in outdated technology industries. The paper looks at how Kodak is showing signs that it has answered the consumer's call to change successfully through expanding digital offerings and services. The paper relates that Kodak has attempted to retain customer brand exclusivity by offering digital development kiosks in stores. The paper examines Kodak's potential market for digital photo print paper and concludes that Kodak will answer the new call of competition and keep their doors open for a long time to come.

From the Paper
"Kodak is answering consumer demands and therefore managing to transition through this monumental change by quickly utilizing name recognition to sell rapidly produced digital products, digital photo print paper, digital photo printers and printing systems, offering Kiosk printing for digital prints in stores as well as developing digital cameras and rapidly moving them to market. Lastly, the kinds of money making enterprises that have worked for Kodak in the past and will continue to be specialized, like medical imaging, will be upgraded to digital technologies and continue to help Kodak keep going, despite the changes in the market. ("Kodak Phils. Pulls Up," 2006, p. NA)"

Tags:cameras, print, paper, customer, brand, loyalty

Abstract
This paper discusses France's economy today, looking in particular at how recent changes in policy made by national and regional socialist leaders have changed the economic equation in the country. It evaluates one of the most important of these changes, the push toward a shorter work week in an effort to reduce unemployment, which is higher than in most other industrialized nations. It analyzes how the consequences of such a reduced work week may be unfortunate for France's businesses and productivity but may soak up the nagging double-digit unemployment and set the world standard.

From the Paper
"All of these changes of the current government and its recent forebears are taking place against an economy that is relatively stable, as are those of similar countries throughout the world. France, once primarily agricultural, has become increasingly industrialized since World War II. During the postwar period, successive French governments have instituted a series of wide-ranging plans designed to foster national recovery and increase governmental direction of the economy and to create the ideal balance between industry and agriculture (Encarta, 1999 CD-ROM edition, entry on France)."

Tags:unemployment, businesses, work, government

Abstract
This is an argumentative paper about the division along socio-economic lines. The author argues that today's technological advancements continue to drive us apart and further aggravate the problem of social inequality.

From the Paper
In the race to converge all forms of media, modern-day technological trailblazers are leaving millions behind. American society is still hurting from unethical institutions that have deprived certain groups from social equality and is encountering the digital age, which seems to promise a freer, faster and more connected society. Instead it may have created another gap between the "haves" and "have- nots." With these new-age industrial advancements a term commonly known as the "digital divide" has been coined to describe the uneven access particular groups have to technological tools.

Tags:computers, race, technology, society, inequality, social, socio-economic, economy

Abstract
This paper discusses the problems, as well as the advantages, that have arisen as a result of electronic or digital banking and commerce. While noting that digital cash brings certain advantages, e.g., increased efficiency and opening new opportunities for business, the paper also discusses how e-cash presents one of the most challenging issues for law enforcement and businesses. The paper explains that criminals, motivated by profit, money launderers, and terrorist organizations try to exploit legitimate banking services to conceal their proceeds and the true purpose of their financial operations. The paper further explains that this could well encourage the worsening of problems with respect to taxation and money laundering. In turn, these problems may alter foreign exchange rates, disturb money supplies, and move economies closer to a financial crisis.

From the Paper
"As the digital world continues to expand, and more of our daily tasks become easier to accomplish when they become part of the cyber landscape, police and intelligence agencies are challenged to an even greater degree than were their counterparts some 10 years ago by an environment where money and information can be moved in the blink of an eye. Doubled blind encryption and e-signatures have replaced traditional paper audit trails, creating a cyber jigsaw puzzle which doesn't exist in a material form; leading investigators to virtual locked doors and empty "vaults" with little hope of identifying the individuals behind the activity."

Tags:emoney, digital, cash, money, launderers

Abstract
This paper explains some of the reasoning behind the growth of digital television is that it allows potential access to the Internet, online shopping, and e-mail. The author points out that many people believe mistakenly that digital technology is something very new, but they forget that smaller digital items, such as watches, have been around for quite some time. The paper reports that many individuals in the UK would like to have digital television, but the individuals, who are not interested in the service, are not interested in the additional services, such as the Internet, and are concerned about the cost of television programming and the types of channels and variety of entertainment they would be able to receive for free without having to purchase a subscription.

Table of Contents
Introduction and Theoretical Background
Introduction
Theoretical Background
Review of the Literature
Introduction
Modern European Broadcasting History
Deregulation and its Effects
Pluralism in a Free Market Economy
The Advent of Digital Television Technology in Europe
Industry and Audience Behavior
Viewing Trends
Consumer Expenditure
Plans for Switchover in the UK
Methodology
Discussion of Findings
Conclusion

From the Paper
'This chapter will look at many of the findings from a survey conducted in 2001 which will tie into the information in the literature review and serve to give a complete picture of what is happening with the digital television market and why. The study mentioned in the methodology section in chapter three provided many individuals with a great deal of information. Not only did many of the authors in the literature review either rely on or refer to information that was gained in this study, but the government utilized this study as well so that they could determine the answers to some of the more pressing questions about individual's television preferences and whether they would be willing to switch to digital television without an argument.'

Tags:growth, subscription, conversion, programming, free

Abstract
This paper explains that, although the logical access control guideline is designed to protect individuals and their privacy and security, there are always shortcuts that lower the level of protection, which can render this guideline useless. Next, the author describes several important characteristics of the digital economy, which underscore the need for information security. Furthermore, the paper examines issues of cyber ethics in terms of logical security, which includes privacy, unimpaired service, integrity, consistency and the control of access to various resources.

From the Paper
"Second, contracts and other means of securing and sealing business deals will all be done electronically (Ministry, 1997). There is a concern about this, however, because many people are not comfortable today with even doing simple things like giving their credit card number to an online company to pay for a purchase. Clearly, many advanced safety and security measures will be required before all businesses will feel comfortable receiving a contract or proposal that is electronic instead of in writing."

Tags:shortcuts, digital economy, hackers, trojan horses, privacy

Abstract
Until quite recently, American Express (AMEX) faced little competition of importance due to a marked shortage of firms that could offer guaranteed financial services in numerous locations across the world. However, the revolution in communications presented by cybertechnology has forced a move away from the assumption of old that had to do with the near monopoly on the part of American Express. Businesses and individual consumers now have little difficulty performing various financial tasks of their own accord, employing the Internet or one or another of dozens of financial service firms that have joined the field in the last decade or so. Later pages of this paper emphasize ideas presented in Tapscott's "The Digital Economy", which pertain to the lack of predictability that is presented by the new economy and its affiliations to both cybertechnology and globalization. (1996) In good measure, the opinion presented here is related to the possibility that the world economy and inherent business practices may not be as revolutionized as contemporary phenomena might suggest.

Abstract
This essay discusses the hyperinflation that engulfed Germany between the years 1914-1923. The paper discusses the causes and outcomes of this hyperinflation and does so in terms of contemporary inflation theory. The paper also considers the Federal Reserve's interest in keeping inflation at a zero level. The paper makes it clear by the end of the essay that hyperinflation is devastating to a national economy, but low inflation may actually be healthier to an economy than zero inflation.

Table of Contents
Causes and Outcomes
Economic Theory and Hyperinflation
The Federal Reserve and a Zero Inflation Policy
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Although the printing of enormous amounts of paper money was a large cause for concern and a strong reason for the devaluation of the Mark, other factors played into the equation as well. For one thing, the allied military of the war had cut off Germany access to imported food and raw materials making the cost of these goods rise or inflate. (Ibid. P.4) This rise in price was not to occur until after the summer 1921 as Government imposed price ceilings were in place to limit 'public discontent' (James, P.251) Complicating this problem was the loss of farm workers to the war as this loss caused farm productivity to decline as women and children were charged with greater responsibility in managing farms. (James, P.250) Thus until 1921, the goods available for consumption declined whereas after 1921 the prices of those limited goods rose rapidly."

Tags:measure, economic, performance, managed, regulators, rise, price, goods, devaluation