Message-ID: <9609091133.ZM2516@visidel.cau.edu> Date: Mon, 9 Sep 1996 11:33:35 -0400 From: Darren Bolden <mailto:daaim@VISIDEL.CAU.EDU> Subject: Internet and Trade To: Multiple recipients of list DEVEL-L <mailto:DEVEL-L@AMERICAN.EDU>
Dear colleagues:Many have asserted that it is hard to gauge the real value of the Internet. However, I have read articles saying that the Internet has helped increase economic growth in commericial enterprise. Is anyone familiar with any studies dealing with the impact the Internet has had on commercial activity between nations. Besides statistical models and data, I'm looking for ways to measure the increase of international trade using the Internet. In an era where regional trading blocs are becoming dominant, the idea of using the Internet for increased trade could be valuable in the developing regions. I am particularly interested in the African region.
Thank you in advance.
Darren Bolden Clark Atlanta University Box 222 Atlanta, GA 30314