Information as an Economic Good: A Réévaluation of Theoretical Approaches

Information has proved to be a problematic concept for economic theory. In particular, scholars have noted that the distinctive nature of information as a good have given rise to a series of externalities which hamper its treatment and consideration as an economic good. Some have argued, in fact, that information should not be treated in economic or other analyses as an economic good on theoretical grounds.

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