Work in progress

Article Abstract:

The US economy has been affected by a number of changes, but their significance is not clear. Inflation and unemployment have fallen and productivity and economic growth have strengthened, and this has been helped by developments in computer technology. Manufacturing productivity has shown poor growth, however, excluding computers. Investment has increased capapcity and this has helped to reduce inflation rates. Productivity growth has to spread to areas outside the computer industry for economic growth to be sustained.

Computers & Auxiliary Equip, Analysis, Economic aspects, United States economic conditions, Industrial productivity

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Telephone Bill

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InteliData, formerly known as US Order, plans to launch a new 'smart' phone device called the Intelifone. The $299 Inteliphone will allow consumers to make bank payments and other transactions. The firm also is a leader in electronic payment systems.

Electronic Funds Transfer Systems, Management, Innovations, Financial services industry, Financial services, Product introduction, Column, Company Profile, Gorog, Bill, InteliData Technologies Corp.

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Laptops from Lapland

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Acer Computers, a Taiwanese company, set up assembly operations in Finland in an effort to sell to Russia. Problems such as hijacked trucks carrying computers occurred, and Acer might have been better off trying a joint venture with a Russian firm.

Analog & Hybrid Computers, Foreign operations, Microcomputers, International aspects, Developing countries, Acer Inc.

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