Digital Economics
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🌐Module 1: Digital Economy Foundations

Understanding the fundamental concepts, frameworks, and practices that define the digital economy.

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The Meaning of the Digital Economy•The Knowledge Space Framework
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🔌Module 2: Physical Infrastructure

The semiconductor ecosystem, from transistors to global supply chains and manufacturing.

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From Transistors to Data Centers•The Semiconductor Value Chain
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🔌Module 3: The API Economy

APIs as foundational economic units, business models for digital services, and the impact of mandated data sharing.

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Module Overview: The API Economy•The API as a Foundational Economic Unit
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☁️Module 4: Cloud & AI Infrastructure

Data centers, cloud computing, AI infrastructure, and the economics of large-scale computing.

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The Global Data Center Ecosystem•Data Center Architecture & Design
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🔗Module 5: Global Supply Chains

Critical supply chain dependencies, geopolitical risks, and strategic competition in technology.

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Module Overview: Global Supply Chains•Raw Materials & Refining
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♻️Module 6: Sustainability & Infrastructure

Environmental impact, circular economy, resource constraints, and ESG metrics in digital infrastructure.

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Energy & Environmental Footprint•Circular Economy & E-Waste
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📚Module 7: Case Studies & Applications

In-depth analysis of key companies, technologies, and emerging challenges in the digital economy.

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Case Study: AWS Cloud Revolution•Case Study: NVIDIA's AI Dominance
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🇵🇸Module 8: Palestinian Digital Economy

Regional deep dive into digital resilience, infrastructure constraints, and governance under protracted crisis conditions.

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Foundational Concepts & Paradox•Structural Constraints
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🔬Module 9: Research in Global Digital Economy

Comprehensive exploration of research methods, frameworks, measurement approaches, and frontier topics in digital economy scholarship (2010-2030).

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Research Orientation & Evolution•Publication Landscape
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🧭Module 10: Pathways to the Digital Economy

Case studies in national strategy and a playbook for development: infrastructure, human capital, innovation ecosystems, and regulatory foundations.

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National Digital Strategy•The Foundational Pillars of a National Digital Economy
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TOPIC 5.1

Module Overview: Global Supply Chains

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Raw Materials & Refining

📚Module 5 Topics

  • 5.1 Module Overview: Global Supply Chains
  • 5.2 Raw Materials & Refining
  • 5.3 Equipment Manufacturing Chokepoints
  • 5.4 The Taiwan Question: TSMC & Foundry Concentration
  • 5.5 Technology Sovereignty & Strategic Competition