The impact of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) on economic growth and productivity, and the role of Government Policy

虽然人们普遍认为，信息和通信技术（ICT）的使用对国家有许多好处，但法律和政策对信息和通信技术的采用程度和相关的生产力影响的作用尚未得到直接研究。关于法律和政策在信息通信技术的使用和经济影响方面的作用的更强有力的研究基础可能会为国家和社区带来一些好处。它可以帮助政府和公司隔离信息经济和经济增长的驱动因素；它可以促进制定适当的政策和立法，并为更好地管理现有政策提供信息。

While it is widely agreed that the use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) has many national benefits, the role of law and policy on the extent of ICT uptake and related productivity effects have not been directly researched. A stronger research base on the role of law and policy on the use and economic effects of ICT can potentially create a number of national and community benefits. It can assist Governments and firms to isolate the drivers of the information economy and economic growth; it can facilitate the development of appropriate policy and legislation, and inform better administration of existing policies.