This report uses a state-of-the-art gravity model to analyse the effects of selected international data agreements on bilateral trade flows in goods and services for the years 1995-2012. International data agreements can foster cross-border transactions by enhancing consumer trust and the...

Electronic data interchange (EDI) is a very promising application of information technology, which can enhance competitiveness in the retail sector. This paper explores views toward EDI in Thailand's retail sector, through in-depth interviews with retailers, suppliers, IT service providers, and...

In 2009, the SEC mandated that financial statements be filed using eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL). The SEC contends that this new search-facilitating technology will reduce informational barriers that separate smaller, less-sophisticated investors from larger, more-sophisticated...

In Europe, citizens and businesses increasingly live, work, and conduct business across borders. Their increased mobility must be supported by cross-border public services, such as the registration of a foreign branch, obtaining a licence to conduct business in another country, or getting a...