International Journal of Information Science and Technology
Copyright © 2008 by Regional Information Center for Science and Technology
Vol 6, No 2, ISSN 1726-8125, 2008
SOME ISSUES ON IMPACTS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF INFORMATION AS WEALTH IN THE NEW ECONOMY
M. Mohammadi, Ph.D. Student , Department of Library and Information Science Islamic Azad University Qom Branch, I. R. of Iran , email: librman2003@yahoo.com
A. R. Isfandyari Moghaddam, Ph.D. Student , Department of Library and Information Science Islamic Azad University Hamedan Branch, I. R. of Iran , Corresponding Author: ali.isfandyari@gmail.com
Information has numerous potentials and features by which it can be used in various aspects of society. This paper aims to examine some roles and unique characteristics of information and supports the theory that information can be treated as wealth or wealth creator due to its vital impacts. Finally, it is shown that identifying information significance, the roles it plays and making better use of it can lead to personal, organizational, local, national, international and global effectiveness.
Keywords - Information, Wealth, Third Wave, New Economy, Information Economy.