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Electronic Commerce

Commentary
When a Free Trial Is Anything But
Several strategies could help protect consumers from subscription traps. Strategies could include providing better information showing that a free trial is followed by a subscription, reminding consumers that they have a subscription, and allowing consumers to easily cancel.
Aug 2, 2021
Journal Article
Study on 'Support to the Observatory for the Online Platform Economy' Analytical paper #4: Online platforms with significant/strategic market status
This paper examines evidence in order to better understand various issues relating to, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of, emerging approaches to identifying online platforms with significant/strategic market status.
Apr 14, 2021
Journal Article
Study on 'Support to the Observatory for the Online Platform Economy' Analytical paper #8: Developments concerning B2B platforms and emerging cloud services
The aim of this analytical paper is to understand developments concerning B2B platforms, and the emerging issues that they may face and that they give rise to.
Apr 14, 2021
Report
Exploring the use of Zcash cryptocurrency for illicit or criminal purposes
To help inform public debate and decision making, RAND Europe explored the uses of cryptocurrencies for illicit or criminal purposes, focusing on the Zcash cryptocurrency, in a research project commissioned by the Electric Coin Company.
May 6, 2020
Journal Article
Misleading "Free" Trials and Subscription Traps for Consumers in the EU
This study provides evidence to paint a picture of possible problematic practices associated with online free trials in Europe.
Dec 5, 2017
Report
Digital currency: Transacting and value exchange in the digital age
The report gives an overview of expert discussions on trends in the use of digital transaction platforms and cryptocurrencies, and the implications for the wider economic, financial and social landscape.
Oct 11, 2017
Commentary
Digital Technology and the Future of Commerce
Advances in digital technology can connect businesses and consumers, develop new and niche markets, and commodify new activities. As the exchange of goods and services evolves, what are the societal impacts?
Aug 30, 2017
Commentary
Are Terrorists Using Cryptocurrencies?
As the U.S. Treasury Department and its partners have denied terrorists access to the international financial system, new digital currencies could become an attractive alternative. They could be used for money laundering or to pay the personnel and vendors that keep the terrorist machine running.
Apr 21, 2017
Report
The National Security Implications of Virtual Currency
Could a non-state actor deploy a virtual currency to disrupt sovereignty and increase its political or economic power? How might a government or organization successfully disrupt such a deployment?
Dec 16, 2015
Commentary
Opt-In, Opt-Out; Why Not Forced Choice?
By default, browsers generally are set to automatically allow online tracking, but there may be a better way to make sure consumers decide whether or not they want to allow advertisers to sniff at their digital footprints, writes Steven Isley.
Oct 8, 2013
News Release
RAND Announces New Pricing Strategy and Partnerships for E-Books
The RAND Corporation announced today that it has revised the suggested retail pricing on all RAND e-books to $9.95 each. RAND e-books are available through a wide variety of wholesale and retail partners.
Jun 1, 2009
Journal Article
Expert Assessments of Future Photovoltaic Technologies
Subjective probabilistic judgments about future module prices of 26 current and emerging photovoltaic (PV) technologies were obtained from 18 PV technology experts.
Jan 1, 2008
News Release
U.S. Will Continue to Lead Information Revolution
The United States will continue to lead the information technology revolution for years to come because U.S. businesses are focused on innovation, Americans readily accept change, and the U.S. government provides an environment hospitable to IT business development.
Jul 16, 2003
Report
The Global Course of the Information Revolution: Recurring Themes and Regional Variations
Projects the impact of information technology and the "information revolution" on areas across the globe for the next 10 to 15 years.
Jan 1, 2003
Report
E-Commerce: A Revolution in the Making for Consumers, Firms, and Nations
This article discusses the impact of the revolution in electronic commerce ("e-commerce") at three social levels: consumers, firms, and nations. At the consumer level, the technology tends to have a magnifying effect: realizing the retail potential f...
Jan 1, 1998
Report
Exploring Money Laundering Vulnerabilities Through Emerging Cyberspace Technologies: A Caribbean-based Exercise
Outlines the first steps in an emerging international dialogue on the promise and potential problems of cyberspace as an economic environment. Part of an international undertaking to examine financial crime concerns.
Jan 1, 1998
Report
A Change of Course: The Importance to DOD of International Standards for Electronic Commerce
Presents results of a study that examined the special implications to the DOD of the international standards under development to enable electronic commerce.
Jan 1, 1991
Report
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI): Using Electronic Commerce to Enhance Defense Logistics
Considers where the Department of Defense (DOD) should focus its limited resources to implement this powerful new capability, Electronic data interchange (EDI), in ways that will enhance its effectiveness ...
Jan 1, 1991

RAND Topic:
Electronic Commerce

Topic Synonyms:
E-Commerce;
E-Trade;
Electronic Trade;
Etrade