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Electronic economy 

(e-economy)

The dynamic system 

of interactions 

between a nation’s 

citizens, businesses 

and government that 

capitalise upon online 

technology to achieve a 

social or economic good.

Economic and competitive factors

Figure 4.11

A framework describing the e‑economy

Source: from International E‑Economy: Benchmarking the World’s Most Effective Policy for the E‑Economy, report 

published 19 November, London, www.e‑envoy.gov.uk/oee/nsf/sections/summit_ benchmarking/$file/indexpage.htm 

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