E-commerce: speculative bubble or engine of economic growth?
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E-commerce is predicted to account for only 5% of all retail sales in the US despite its apparent success. Internet firms, such as the booksellers Amazon, have had difficulty in making a profit despite diversifying into new products. Some observers have suggested e-commerce transactions between companies will become the major type of business on the Internet. Yet security issues have to be addressed and server technology improved before company to company e-commerce progresses. Some observers have suggested e-commerce firms linked to existing businesses are more likely to succeed.
Publication Name: British Economy Survey
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0263-3523
Year: 2000
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The Millennium Dome: triumph or disaster?
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Some observers regard the Millennium Dome in Greenwich, London, England, as a political and financial disaster, while others feel that it has brought significant economic benefits. The Dome has played a role in producing a healthy and skilled workforce, but it is uncertain whether it has contributed to the UK's cultural infrastructure.
Publication Name: British Economy Survey
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0263-3523
Year: 2000
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Mobile phones - fashion fad or the new infrastructure?
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Issues are presented concerning the level of ownership of mobile phones in the United Kingdom. The mobile phone network operators, Wireless Application Protocol, third generation licences and market for pre-paid phones are discussed.
Publication Name: British Economy Survey
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0263-3523
Year: 2001
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