Describe the Visions and Forces During the Early Days of E-Commerce

question 81

Essay

Describe the visions and forces during the early days of e-commerce in terms of what the various interest groups hoped for: the computer science and information technology people; the economists; and the entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and marketers. Explain whether what each group envisioned came to fruition and why or why not.

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Definitions:

Doubled

A term indicating that a quantity, value, or size has increased by 100 percent, resulting in its multiplication by two.

Stayed The Same

A condition where no change or variation has occurred over a specified period.

Quantity Theory

An economic theory that proposes a direct relationship between the quantity of money in an economy and the level of prices of goods and services.

Doubled

Refers to an increase by 100% or a situation where a quantity has become twice as large.