Although computerization has been enabling changes in the structure and economic geography of industries for decades, recent public discourse has become focused on a set of “new” advanced digital technologies and technology applications that appear poised to dramatically reduce demand for routine tasks and transform the organization and content of work. How are these changes shaping the strategic options for companies and policy‐makers in less‐developed economies? This paper disentangles the old and new features of the digital economy; distills three key business strategies underpinning its organization: modularity, open innovation, and platforms; and summarizes some of the benefits and risks for society. It explores the strategy and policy options available for firms and policy‐makers in less developed places, with a focus on innovation and market positioning.

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数字经济升级策略

尽管数十年来，计算机化一直在推动行业结构和经济地理的变化，但最近的公开讨论已集中于一组“新”先进数字技术和技术应用，这些技术似乎可以显着减少对日常任务的需求并改变组织和工作内容。这些变化如何影响欠发达经济体的公司和决策者的战略选择？本文阐述了数字经济的新旧特征。提炼了支持其组织的三个关键业务战略：模块化，开放式创新和平台；并总结了一些对社会的好处和风险。它探讨了欠发达地区的公司和决策者可用的策略和政策选择，