April 5, 2004

Google is entering the email market.

Sites to Visit for More Information:

  • google.com
  • Resources for Economists on the Internet
  • Questions:

    1. Why do firms like Hotmail and Yahoo offer free email service? Is the email service really free?
    2. Is the email service offered by Hotmail and Yahoo efficient?
    3. Why is Google entering the email market?
    4. Why is Google offering users 1 gigabyte of free storage?
    5. What changes do you anticipate in email services offered by Hotmail and Yahoo in the upcoming weeks?

    Chapters: 5, 9, 13

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