ICT-Driven Economic and Financial Development
Analyses of European Countries
- 1st Edition - August 14, 2019
- Latest edition
- Authors: Ewa Lechman, Adam Marszk
- Language: English
ICT-Driven Economic and Financial Development: Analyses of European Countries demonstrates the effects of ICT diffusion on economic, social and financial development by examining… Read more
ICT-Driven Economic and Financial Development: Analyses of European Countries demonstrates the effects of ICT diffusion on economic, social and financial development by examining their impact on the structure and dynamics of national economies. It provides the insight into shifts observed in labour markets, international trade activities productivity factors, education and use of innovative financial products. It combines empirical analyses and data sources stretching back to 1990 make it an important contribution to understanding the effects of ICT diffusion on economic and financial development. The book answers questions such as how will national and regional economies react to upcoming ICT developments and growing usage, and what is the magnitude of impact of new information and communication technologies on various aspects of social and economic life.
- Demonstrates the process fo ICT spread across European countries
- Analyzes the value of ICTs from both economic and social perspective
- Examines structural changes in financial markets caused by ICTs implementation
Upper-division undergraduates, graduate students, and professionals working in economic innovation and growth worldwide
1. Introduction2. The fifth technological revolution: context and background3. The digital revolution for development: identifying the channels of impact4. ICT development and diffusion: evidence for europe5. ICT and socio-economic development dynamics6. ICT for financial development: shaping the new landscape7. Conclusions
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: August 14, 2019
- Language: English
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Ewa Lechman
Ewa Lechman, is a full professor of economics at the Faculty of Management and Economics, Gdansk University of Technology. Her extensive research interests concentrate on economic development, ICT, and its role in reshaping social and economic systems and various aspects of poverty and economics in developing countries. She was the 2013 and 2024 winner of an Emerald Literati Network Award for Excellence and is a member of the editorial boards of international journals on technology diffusion, the digital economy and economic development. She coordinates and participates in international research and educational projects and also works as an independent expert assisting with innovation assignments, including the evaluation of small and medium enterprise proposals, EU-financed programs, and policy design regarding innovativeness, digitalization, education and social exclusion.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Faculty of Management and Economics, Gdansk University of Technology, PolandAM
Adam Marszk
Adam Marszk is associate professor in the Faculty of Management and Economics, Gdansk University of Technology, Poland. His research focuses on financial innovations, financial markets, sustainable investing, financial systems in underdeveloped economies, economic integration, and portfolio management. He has published articles and books in the top economic journals, including Technological Forecasting and Social Change and Journal of Macroeconomics. He has served as coordinator and investigator in research projects financed by national and international institutions and was the winner of the Jan Uphagen’s Award for the Best Young Scientists. In 2017 he was awarded the START scholarship of the Foundation for Polish Science. Since 2017 he is also CFA charterholder and member of the CFA Institute and CFA Society Poland.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Faculty of Management and Economics, Gdansk University of Technology, PolandRead ICT-Driven Economic and Financial Development on ScienceDirect