The global economy is undergoing a digital transformation that fundamentally alter the organization of economic activities. Driven by rapid developments in fundamental innovations (semiconductors, processors), core technologies (computers, telecommunication devices) and enabling infrastructures (internet and telecoms networks), digital utilities are playing an increasingly greater role in production processes and services delivery. The Economics Circle recognizes the importance of digital transformation in future economic development and identifies it as one of the six focus areas.

In this area, the research activities of the Economics Circle will be evolving mainly around the following themes.