Topics in Information Studies

This course provides the opportunity for students in information studies to pursue topics of interest in information studies in their historical, theoretical, and practical contexts as the need may arise. For example, the topic, Economics of Information, examines economic theories and analyses that have been applied to the information market and the issues on the uniqueness of information in contemporary society. Issues include asymmetry of information in various markets, demand and supply in the information market (such as the publishing market in New York City), production and cost functions and cost-benefit analysis of information products and services, and information as a public good vs. information as a commodity.