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- Author: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
- Main Title: Information Economy Report 2017 , pp 4-4
- Publication Date: December 2017
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.18356/87b59ca7-en
- Language: English
The world is at the dawn of the next technological revolution. It will be multifaceted and its implications transformational. Digitalization will create opportunities for entrepreneurs and businesses, while also bringing enormous benefits to consumers. However, at the same time it will disrupt existing practices, expose incumbents to competition, change skills requirements of workers and result in job losses in some countries and sectors.
© United Nations
ISBN (PDF):
9789213627877
Book DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18356/3321e706-en
Related Subject(s):
Economic and Social Development
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International Trade and Finance
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United Nations
Sustainable Development Goals:
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