Economics of Information

An introduction to economic issues associated with information management for library managers and librarians and for students in M.L.S. and M.I.S. degree programs. Presents the fundamentals of economic analysis describes the concept of market failure and demonstrates the tools and applications of cost-benefit analysis. Explains basic economic concepts focusing on information goods and services and the application of economics to information markets. Includes chapter summaries and questions. Annotation c. by Book News Inc. Portland Or.