The Value of Information. It has been said that information is power and that the separation between economically well-off nations, individuals, companies, and the like and those that are not (economically well-off) is the use and control of informati

 The Value of Information.  It has been said that information is power and that the separation between economically well-off  nations, individuals, companies, and the like and those that are not (economically well-off)  is the use and control of information.  What is the value of information?  How does it affect the viability and competitiveness of   nations?  Give one specific example of a nation that has accomplished this and how it was achieved.