<P><FONT face=Verdana>This book is written in the belief that the tenets and teachings of economics are vital to an insightful analysis of the broad spectrum of issues affecting commercial uses of the Internet and the next-generation information infrastructure. Our digital future is being decided on the Internet, where prototypical products and services have been test-driven by an odd collection of individuals. Just a few years ago, commercial uses of this somewhat chaotic and decentralized network of networks seemed highly unrealistic.</FONT></P>