The subjects privileged in this area will be the norms, standards and legal regimes covering areas from taxation to intellectual property that will govern firms in their external and internal relations as they pertain to the electronic marketplace. The successful candidate should be an internationally recognized scholar with expertise in the current legal and economic issues surrounding, electronic commerce. Among the issues of interest are the conflicts between efficiency and privacy, internet property rights, electronic voting, assignment of legal liability in electronic networks, and taxation and public goods issues of e-commerce. The affiliation of the successful candidate will most likely be the Faculty of Law, which has excellent facilities for interdisciplinary research through its links with related academic departments and faculties, such as Economics and Management, at McGill and other universities in Montreal. Candidates should have a strong theoretical background, as well as a demonstrated interest in integrating behavioural, quantitative and strategic approaches.
Industrial experience is an asset.
The subjects privileged in this area will be the information technology-induced changes in organizational structure, strategic behaviour, and dynamics at the firm and market levels. Candidates should exhibit expertise in the development, implementation and management of information systems and an interest in the economics of e-commerce. Preference will be given to candidates with a background and research interests in the field of industrial organization. The affiliation of the successful candidate will most likely be the Faculty of Management, which has excellent facilities for interdisciplinary research through its links with related academic departments and faculties at McGill, such as Economics and Law, and other universities in Montreal. The anticipated starting date for each position is September 2001.