The economic impacts of Electronic Marketplaces in globalization age Examples from agricultural web portals

Electronic Marketplaces (e-marketplaces, EMs) are one of the most important components of electronic commerce (EC). They allow the exchange of goods or services between buyers and sellers for money or other products and services. EMs also play a central role in the economy by facilitating the exchange of information, goods, services, and payments. E-marketplaces create economic value for buyers, sellers, market intermediaries, and for society, at large. In this paper, after the introducing the e-marketplaces, we present the globalization issue and its opportunities for businesses. Then, the challenges and influences of electronic marketplaces in this new economy will be expressed. Finally, as an instance, we present the applications of EM to improve agriculture industry in a selected region.