Title :
Internet Diffusion in China: Economic and Social Implications
Author :
Lai, Linda S L ; To, Wai-Ming
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Bus., Macao Polytech. Inst., Macao, China
Abstract :
This article explores the economic and social implications of Internet diffusion in China. With the penetration rate and application of e-commerce technologies expected to surge in the next three years, IT professionals will have ample opportunities to engage customers.
Keywords :
Internet; electronic commerce; socio-economic effects; China; Internet diffusion; e-commerce technologies; economic implications; penetration rate; social implications; China; Commercialization; Economics; IP networks; Internet; Logistics; Network security; Social factors; Social implications of technology; Technological innovation; China; Internet adoption; innovation diffusion; logistic growth;
Journal_Title :
IT Professional
DOI :
10.1109/MITP.2012.65
