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Introduction to the Digital Economy

Module ID

Ε809

Semester

8

Hours/Week - ECTS

4 – 5

Eleni Laitsou

Laboratory Teaching Staff

Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • recognize basic concepts of economics and the digital economy,
  • distinguish methods, tools, approaches to Economic Theory, as well as the limitations that available resources and current technology place on the economic system,
  • define basic micro/macroeconomic figures and policies,
  • explain terms and procedures of the digital economy,
  • analyze contemporary economic issues using methods and tools of the digital economy.

Indicative Module Content

  • Definition of the digital economy
  • Identification and objects of work of the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) sector
  • Definition of macro-economic dimensions of ICT
  • ICT and productivity relationship – Measurement methodologies
  • Measuring digital competitiveness – Positive indicators
  • The effects of ICT on the economy of countries/associations of countries
  • E-Government – Evaluation indicators

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