Can internet in schools and technology adoption stimulate productivity in emerging markets

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ID2434575
AutoresDomicián Máté (0000-0002-4995-7650, University of Debrecen), Edina Erdei (0000-0001-6818-6700, University of Debrecen), Vahid Zeynvand Lorestani (0000-0003-4860-2900, Magyar Agrár- és Élettudományi Egyetem), J Popp (0000-0003-0848-4591, University of Debrecen), Judit Oláh (0000-0003-2247-1711, University of Debrecen)
Ano2020
Volume13
Fascículo1
Páginas182-196
Data de publicação2020-03-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoEconomics & Sociology (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 2071-789X • E-ISSN: 2306-3459
EditoraCentre of Sociological Research, Szczecin, Poland (PUBLISHER • PL)
DOI10.14254/2071-789x.2020/13-1/12
OpenAlexW3015491087
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas3
Referências citadas11

This study investigates whether access to the Internet in schools and the share of its users stimulate productivity development in emerging markets in the period from 2007 to 2016. Following the rise of new endogenous theories, the opposition appeared in the empirical approaches related to the role of ICTs. The analysis is based on distinctive variables and various competitiveness pillars from the datasets published by the World Bank and the World Economic Forum. The empirical findings from the dynamic (GMM) regressions affirm that the interaction to the Internet access in schools, fixed broadband penetration and the latest available technologies affect productivity growth. However, mobile broadband subscription is negatively related to productivity. Hence, the support of competitiveness goals through larger access to the Internet in education, the improved fixed Internet broadband and the absorption of new technologies can make emerging markets more competitive and sustain productivity growth in the long run.

Business · Economic growth · Economics · Industrial organization · Productivity · The Internet · Computer Science · Economic Growth and Development · Economic Growth and Productivity · ICT Impact and Policies · Marketing