DCC Digital Curation Manual: Instalment on Investment in an Intangible Asset
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10/05/2006Author
Hunter, Laurie
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Abstract
Instalment on the role of digital information as an intangible asset. From an
economist’s point of view, this instalment explores some key properties of digital
assets and digital preservation and argues the case that digital information should be
classified as an intangible asset. Intangible assets (and investment) have recently
been the subject of increased attention from economists, business analysts and
accountancy and financial experts. This reflects the recognition that contemporary
businesses owe much more of their market value to intangible assets than was
formerly the case.