Kehal (economics, University of Western Sydney, Australia) and Singh, who received a Master's degree in information systems from the University of Western Sydney, present 18 essays on the effects of the digital economy on business transactions, technology, culture, and education, looking at various aspects of global production, trade, investment, and the effects of the Internet from a socio-economic angle. Contributors in information systems, management, social sciences, business, and economics examine topics such as e-commerce in China, software piracy, the use of digital cash, electronic signatures, and the online game business in South Korea. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)