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The Promise of Access

Does Not Compute

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Access to Global Labor Markets and the Digital Divide

This chapter explores the concept of access to global labor markets through the internet and how it contributes to the digital divide. It discusses the importance of institutions such as libraries and schools in teaching people how to participate in the economy, and the challenges they face in the digital age. The chapter also questions the effectiveness of technology as a solution to poverty and highlights the conflicting missions of public service organizations.

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