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The Future of the Information Revolution in Europe
Proceedings of an International Conference
This report contains the proceedings of a conference focused on the information revolution in Europe, that was held in Limelette, Belgium, in April 2001. Participants in this conference argued that the information revolution is following a somewhat different course inEurope than in America: the process of creative destruction by which new technologies and business paradigms replace their predecessors is proceeding more slowly, Europe's emphasis on economic and social equity results in a less aggressive approach to new IT business opportunities than does the winner-take-all business mentality in the U.S., and Europe's top down planning mentality is fostering more deliberate decision making. As a result, the information revolution has been proceeding slower in Europe than in America, with the U.S. in the vanguard in most IT-related areas and Europe following along somewhat behind. This is likely to continue for at least the next few years, if not longer.
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Contents
Preface
Figures
Summary
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1:
Introduction
Chapter 2:
Keynote Address
Part I: Various Dimensions of the Information Revolution
Chapter 3:
The Technology Dimension of the Information Revolution
Chapter 4:
The Economic and Business Dimension of the Information Revolution
Chapter 5:
The Social Dimension of the Information Revolution
Chapter 6:
The Governmental and Political Dimension of the Information Revolution
Chapter 7:
The Security Dimension of the Information Revolution
Part II: Some Deeper Looks
Chapter 8:
Variations in the Information Revolution Across Europe
Chapter 9:
Differences Between the United States and Europe and Their Effects on Utilization and Consequences of Information Technology
Chapter 10:
The "Dark Side" of the Information Revolution
Chapter 11:
Intellectual Property Rights in a Networked Economy
Part III: Concluding Remarks
Chapter 12:
Policy Implications for Europe: Remarks by a Panel of Observers
Chapter 13:
Some Post-Conference Observations
Appendix A:
Conference Participants
Appendix B:
Conference Agenda
Bibliography
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