
S6 Ep1: How does internet connectivity impact developing economies?
VoxDev Development Economics
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Unlocking Opportunities: The Impact of Internet Connectivity
This chapter examines the extensive research on how internet connectivity influences various sectors in developing economies, including productivity, education, and employment. It emphasizes the shift from correlation to causation in studying these effects and highlights specific case studies that illustrate these changes. Additionally, the chapter addresses the disparities between skilled and unskilled workers, the role of internet access in education, and the implications for export markets in low- and middle-income countries.
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