The development of new information technologies around the world have raised some important questions for policy makers on how developing countries can benefit from their diffusion. This book is important to compare the advantages and disadvantages of the IT revolution through a detailed study of various developed and developing countries and territories: Argentina, Estonia, European Union, India, Japan, Korea, Mexico, South Africa, Thailand and the United States. It also will be a great practical value to international policy makers and governments in developing countries who want to learn more about the costs and benefits of regulation and deregulation in the IT industry.