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Adriani, Fabrizio and Becchetti, Leonardo (2005) 'Does the Digital Divide Matter? The Role of Information and Communication Technology in Cross-Country Level and Growth Estimates.' Economics of Innovation and New Technology, 14 (6). pp. 435-453.

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Abstract

The bulk of information and communication technology is made of weightless, implementable, and infinitely reproducible knowledge products (such as software and databases). These products are transferred by telephone lines, accessed through internet hosts, and processed through personal computers. In this work, the coefficient of the labour augmenting factor in the aggregate production function has been estimated using proxies of variables crucially affecting the diffusion of (non-rival and almost non-excludable) knowledge products. This specification provides interesting answers to some of the open issues in the existing growth literature. The most recent information, though available for a limited period, shows that telephone lines, personal computers, mobile phones, and internet hosts significantly affect levels and growth of income per worker across countries. The result is robust to changes in sample composition, econometric specification, and estimation approach.

Item Type: Journal Article
SOAS Departments & Centres: Legacy Departments > Faculty of Law and Social Sciences > School of Finance and Management
ISSN: 10438599
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): https://doi.org/10.1080/1043859042000304043
Date Deposited: 30 Jun 2008 15:41
URI: https://eprints.soas.ac.uk/id/eprint/3393

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