Global digital technology convergence : driving diffusion via network effects

Chapter 1. Introduction1.1 Context and background1.2 Goals1.3 Structure Chapter 2. Digital technologies as network technologies.2.1 On the significance of network technologies. A brief historical perspective.2.2 Networks and network externalities as technology diffusion drivers. Chapter 3. Empirical underpinnings 3.1 The sample3.2 Methodological settings. Chapter 4. Tracing technology convergence and network effects. 4.1 General overview4.2 Technology convergence and technology convergence clubs.4.3 Network externalities as a driver of technology diffusion. Chapter 5. Conclusions and policy implications.5.1 What have we learnt from this book?.5.2 Digital convergence or divergence? Drawing the "big picture".