Concept of electronic commerce in Russian and foreign law.

Abstract

In this article the concept of «electronic commerce» based on various economic and legal studies of Russian and foreign scientists, the current regulatory practices in different countries, as well as standard-setting activities of international organizations are considered. Also different approaches of this term in jurisprudence are elaborated using the review of more than 20 definitions. It contains the analysis of terms similar with electronic commerce. Considered current problems in Russian law concerning electronic commerce recommendations for improvement of this sphere are given in the article.