The paper examines theoretical and practical aspects of emerging information economy in Ukraine. The study elucidates the essence of concepts of “information society”, “information economy”, “information and communication technologies”, “e-commerce”. Main trends are highlighted in establishment of the e-commerce market in Ukraine. A package of measures is suggested to improve the situation and processes in the market of electronic commerce.

Keywords: information society, information economy, e-business, information and communication technologies, e-commerce.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17721/1728-2667.2014/161-8/21

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