ECON 3570 | |
Information
Technology and Economy | |
1st Term,
2017-2018 |
Lecture Hours and Location: |
Mon 2:30pm - 4:15pm (M07-08); ELB LT4 |
Wed 1:30pm - 2:15pm (W06); ELB LT4 |
Instructor: | YUNG Chor Wing Linda | |
Office: | Room 1010, Esther Lee Building | |
Phone: | 3943-8192 | |
E-mail: | cwyung186@cuhk.edu.hk | |
Teaching Assistant: |
POON Tak Hin |
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Office: | ELB 1007 | |
Phone: | 3943-3536 | |
E-mail: | hin_john@cuhk.edu.hk |
The course explores how ever-evolving information technology changes business operations and affects our daily life. The course discusses fundamental concepts and practical applications of information technology especially issues related to its role, cost and benefit. Upon completing the course, students will be aware of the extent to which information technology permeates many aspects of our life. They will also be able to evaluate issues relating to the use of information technology critically.
Upon completing the course, students will be aware of the extent to which information technology permeates many aspects of our life. They will also be able to evaluate issues relating to the use of information technology critically.
The core concepts of the course are listed below. Relevant cases will be studied whenever it is appropriate. Specially tailored computer laboratory work will be used to put principles taught in class into practice. |
Week | Topic |
1 | Overview and introduction |
2 | Pricing Information |
3 | Pricing Models |
4 | Managing Data Resources |
5 | Versioning and Pricing |
6 | Rights Management & OSS |
7 | Recognizing & Managing lock-In |
8 | Network Effects |
9 | Cooperation & Compatibility |
10 | Model of Compatibility |
11 | Standard War |
12 | Technology Advance & Auctions |
13 | Information Policy & Digital Divide (Tentative) |
Course Assessment Scheme:
Assignments | 20% |
Webpage project | 10% |
Mid-term | 30% |
Final | 40% |
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Computer and E-mail Policy: |
I do accept questions or comments via e-mail, but I will not open any e-mail attachment containing viruses or any attachment unless your e-mail includes an explanation of what the attachment is. Please also note that e-mail in non English language are often not compatible with my computer environment so please do not send any non English e-mails to me. |
Notes: | Powerpoint notes and announcements will be posted on the class Blackboard. (https://blackboard.cuhk.edu.hk ) Please check frequently. |
Attention is drawn to University policy and regulations on honesty in academic work, and to the disciplinary guidelines and procedures applicable to breaches of such policy and regulations. Details may be found at http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/policy/academichonesty/ . With each assignment, students will be required to submit a signed declaration that they are aware of these policies, regulations, guidelines and procedures. For group projects, all students of the same group should be asked to sign on the declaration. For assignments in the form of a computer-generated document that is principally text-based and submitted via VeriGuide, the statement, in the form of a receipt, will be issued by the system upon students' uploading of the soft copy of the assignment. Assignments without the receipt will not be graded by teachers. Only the final version of the assignment should be submitted via VeriGuide. |