Digital Economy
The digital economy covers how buying, selling, working, and paying happen online, and how government keeps those systems fair, secure, and accountable. Regulators at many levels address consumer protection, competition, and responsibility when something goes wrong.
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Topics in Digital Economy
Buying and selling
E-commerce covers online retail and shipping, and Digital Advertising covers how ads reach buyers.
Platforms and computing
Sharing Economy and Gig Platforms covers app-based work and services, and Cloud Computing covers remote computing that supports much of it.
All Articles on Digital Economy
How the Commerce Department Fights the $4.5 Trillion Counterfeit Goods Market
The global trade in counterfeit goods has become a criminal enterprise worth between $1.7 trillion and $4.5 trillion annually. This illicit market exceeds drug…
How Should Airbnb Be Regulated?
Airbnb has transformed from a startup offering air mattresses on a living room floor into a global hospitality powerhouse that reached a valuation of…
How the Government Tracks America’s Digital Economy
The U.S. economy is undergoing a transformation. Less and less of what we produce, buy, and sell is purely physical. More and more of…
About USPS Tracking Numbers
In today's world of online shopping and shipping, monitoring your packages is essential. USPS tracking numbers provide visibility and reassurance throughout the shipping process.…
Can You Ship Alcohol via USPS? Rules & Alternatives
The desire to share or acquire alcoholic beverages through shipping services is common—whether sending a gift to a loved one or fulfilling orders for…