The New Economy and Developing Countries: Assessing the Role of ICT Diffusion

Posted: 3 Aug 2009

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Mina Baliamoune-Lutz

University of North Florida ; Economic Research Forum; Policy Center for the New South

Date Written: August 3, 2009

Abstract

Using data from developing countries, this paper explores the nature and direction of the links between ICT diffusion and per capita income, trade and financial indicators, education, and freedom indicators. Internet hosts, Internet users, personal computers and mobile phones represent indicators of ICT. The Gompertz model of technology diffusion is used to study ICT dissemination. The results show that income and government trade policies influence ICT diffusion. Depending on the ICT indicator, freedom indices may or may not affect ICT diffusion. Moreover, only personal computers and Internet hosts seem to have a positive influence on income. Contrary to expectations, ICT diffusion does not seem to enhance education.

Keywords: information technology, communication technology, Gompertz model, ICT

JEL Classification: F01, O1, O3

Suggested Citation

Baliamoune-Lutz, Mina, The New Economy and Developing Countries: Assessing the Role of ICT Diffusion (August 3, 2009). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1443096

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