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Some Implications of the Commodification of Information and the Emerging Information Economy for Applied Geographical Analysis in the United Kingdom

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  • S Openshaw

    (Department of Geography, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, England)

  • J Goddard

    (Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, England)

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This paper contains a consideration of some of the implications of the emerging information economy for quantitative geography. The vast increase in computer data bases creates exciting new prospects for applied analysis relevant to public policy and private organisations. An attempt is made to identify where these new opportunities are located, to discuss some of the reasons for previous failures, to exploit the intrinsic value of geographical analysis techniques, and to outline a research agenda for the future.

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  • S Openshaw & J Goddard, 1987. "Some Implications of the Commodification of Information and the Emerging Information Economy for Applied Geographical Analysis in the United Kingdom," Environment and Planning A, , vol. 19(11), pages 1423-1439, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:envira:v:19:y:1987:i:11:p:1423-1439
    DOI: 10.1068/a191423
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