The factors influencing the adoption of e-businesstechnology by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) areidentified.Firms go through various stages, including the adoption ofe-mail and the establishment of a web presence, as they progress towarde-business.Current information systems...

We examine the diffusion of steam technology across British counties during the eighteenth century. First, we provide new estimates for the regional variations in the timing, pace and extent of usage of steam engines. Our main data source is an updated version of the list of steam engines...