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This introductory chapter lays out a basic framework for the evaluation of information and information systems; subsequent chapters provide increasing generality and detail. The chapter presents the vocabulary of the book: the basic definitions, categorizations, and institutional descriptions upon which the sequel builds. It also previews the book’s analytical approach and discusses some examples of real-world applicability. The introduction ends by applying the framework to a broader social science context, providing perspective for recent events in the information economy.
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Lawrence, D.B. (1999). Introduction and Overview. In: The Economic Value of Information. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-1460-1_1
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