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Economic History

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

E-JASL 1999-2009 (Volumes 1-10)

2009

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Gresham's Law In The 21St Century, Joshua Finnell Apr 2009

Gresham's Law In The 21St Century, Joshua Finnell

E-JASL 1999-2009 (Volumes 1-10)

Abstract

Research indicates that most people today satisfy their information needs through the Internet. As we move deeper into the information age, librarians must embrace the role of inculcating information literacy skills lest Gresham’s Law of economics becomes a reality in our information economy. This article discusses the probabilistic nature of the Internet against the backdrop of Gresham’s Law.