Essays about: "Freeconomics"

Found 2 essays containing the word Freeconomics.

1. 1. Freeconomics in the light of EU VAT Directive : Are free digital services supplied in exchange for personal data VAT taxable?

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Alessandro Sampaoli; [2020]
   Keywords : Value Added Tax; EU Vat Directive; supply of digital services; freeconomics; personal data; big data; indirect taxation; vat on free digital services; digital services; barter; consideration in kind; VAT taxable; Facebook; internet-based companies;

   Abstract : The digital economy is growing exponentially. Companies such as Facebook and Instagram base their business model on supplying services completely free of charge to billions of users.  This model of business is called “Freeconomics”. These companies generate huge profits from the exploitation of personal data provided by Users. READ MORE

3. 2. The good and the gratis : A value aspect on free goods and services

   University essay from Företagsekonomi

   Author : Catrin Davidson; Denum Nimanthi Abeysekera; [2011]
   Keywords : Freeconomics; consumer value; gratis; freemium; gift economy; advertising; use value; exchange value; price - quality relationship; value equity;

   Abstract : Thanks to the Internet, the consumers have access to a world of information and can easily compare the goods and services of one supplier to the other, and so be a part of the value creating process. Price is still key, but since producers are already pushing their costs to the limit, what Chris Anderson calls the “race to the bottom” they have to compete in other manners, meaning they have to dive deeper than lowest of prices. READ MORE