Journal Article
Growth and the internet: surfing to prosperity?
Abstract: Do countries that inhibit the quick integration of new technologies pay a price in slower economic growth? This commentary suggests they do. Focusing on the level of Internet use to indicate the absorption rate of emerging computer technologies, the authors argue that faster technology absorption leads to increased economic growth.
Keywords: Economic development; Internet; Technology;
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Bibliographic Information
Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
Part of Series: Economic Commentary
Publication Date: 1999
Issue: Sep
Order Number: 1