This sends a strong message to the rest of the bureaucracy about their priorities and the future. I believe that it lies in four areas. If a government can answer the following four questions successfully, it is well-positioned for economic leadership in the new century. These four questions address the key strategies for success in the new economy. We are living on Internet time.
Time is of the essence.
Like it or not, there is competition for a piece of the new economy pie between nations and states. By P.K. Agarwal CIO, California Franchise Tax Board California Franchise Tax Board CIO P.K. Agarwal is a past chairman of the National Electronic Commerce Coordinating Council. Editorial assistance provided by Joan Keegan. Inc. All Rights Reserved.