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The Impact of Computers on Productivity in the Trade Sector: Explorations with Dutch Microdata.

Broersma, L.; McGuckin, R.H. - SOM Research Institute, Faculteit Economie en Bedrijfskunde - 2000

productivity and that the productivity impact of computers is greater in retail than in wholesale trade. There are a number of … possible reasons for this finding, including greater penetration of computers in wholesale trade and differences in the way … computers are deployed in the two sectors. Contrary to studies in the U.S., however, the impact of computer capital is about the …

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The East Asian Miracle and Information Technology.

Hanna, N.; Boyson, S.; Gunaratne, S. - World Bank Group - 1996

This study focuses on the process of technology catch-up and competitive advantage creation, drawing on the successful experiences of Japan, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, and Hong Kong -- the newly industrialized countries (NICs). It shows how the NICs countries have exploited the opportunities made...

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Overcoming a Standard Bearer: Challenges to NEC's Personal Computer in Japan

Methe, D.; Miyabe, J.; Toyama, R.; Mitchell, W. - 1998

In this paper we examine the process by which a standard bearer loses its leading position in a market. We put forth a framework of four factors needed to overturn existing standard bearers, including superior price/performance competition in the context of network externalities, the ability of...

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The Returns to Computer Use Revisited: Have Pencils Changed the Wage Structure Too?

Dinardo, J.E.; Pischke, J.S. - Economics Department, Massachusetts Institute of … - 1996

Are the large measured returns to on-the-job computer-use productivity gains or the result of unobserved heterogeneity unrelated to productivity? We examine this issue with two large cross-sectional surveys from Germany.

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Fixed and Changeable Hierarchical Problems in Multiple Obective Dynamic Programming.

Trzaskalik, T - Faculté des sciences de l'administration, Université Laval - 1996

This paper describes problems arising in multiple objective discrete dynamic programming with single and group hierarchy of criteria. Computer implementation of numerical procedures are also shortly presented.

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Estimation Through The Imprecise Goal Programming Model.

Aouni, B; Kettani, O; Martel, J-M - Faculté des sciences de l'administration, Université Laval - 1996

The recent studies suggest that mathematical programming could be alternative to the conventional statistical analysis methods as the least squares method and the least absolute method. In fact, the mathematical programming models provide more flexibility for modelling the estimation context....

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Relationship Between Stanford University and Silicon Valley Industry.

Haramaya, Y. - Geneva School of Economics and Management, Université … - 1998

Today, literature on the Silicon Valley is abundant, most of it underlines the importance of the role played by Stanford University; however, few analyse this subject from the perspective of the university. Thus, this paper focuses on the School of Engineering at Stanford University, in...

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The Dynamics of Competition in the Internet Search Engine Market.

Gandal, N. - Foerder Institute for Economic Research, Eitan Berglas … - 2000

Search engines hold the key to helping consumers access the wealth of information on the web. In this paper, I examine the evolution of and competition in the internet search engine market. I find that while early entrants (Yahoo, Lycos, Excite, Infoseek, and Altavista) still have an advantage,...

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Getting Connected of Staying Unplugged: The Growing Use of Computer Communications Services.

Dickinson, P.; Ellison, J. - Statistics Canada, Government of Canada - 1999

Computer communications occur when someone connects a computer to a communications network to access information on the Internet, to send and receive e-mail, or to use electronic banking services. This article uses 1998 data to update previous estimates of the proportion of Canadian households...

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A Tale of Two PC Industries: Technology, Environment and Managerial Action In Shaping the Japanese and US Personal Computer Industry

Methe, D.; Miyabe, J.; Toyama, R. - 1998

This paper examines the evolution of the personal computer industry in Japan and compares it to that of the US. We examine the interplay of broad institutional factors, technology and firm capabilities and managerial actions. We find that the interaction of technological forces and customer...

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