The political economy of satellite business |
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Authors: | Gareth Locksley |
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Affiliation: | The author is a Lecturer School of Social of Sciences and Business Studies, The Polytechnic of Central London, 32/38 Wells Street, London, W1P 3FG, UK |
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Abstract: | Satellite communications systems are the outcome of the fusion of big governments, high technology and big business, whose needs they meet. As a major growth sector they are becoming extremely important in economic terms. But satellite communications raise wider issues of the relationships between rich and poor countries and within rich countries. They will crucially influence the location of economic activity and the future prospects for countries in terms of access to information, decision making and income. The article discusses these questions and suggests how Europe might improve its position. It also argues that participation in public policy on satellite communications should be opened to a wider range of parties. |
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Keywords: | Satellite communications Information access Political economy |
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