Are smartphones smart for economic development?

被引：74

作者：

Huebler, Michael ^{[1
]}

Hartje, Rebecca ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Leibniz Univ Hannover, Inst Environm Econ & World Trade, Konigsworther Pl 1, D-30167 Hannover, Germany

来源：

ECONOMICS LETTERS | 2016年 / 141卷

关键词：

Smartphones; Mobile phones; Technology diffusion; Economic development; Southeast Asia; MOBILE PHONES; INFORMATION; MARKETS;

D O I：

10.1016/j.econlet.2016.02.001

中图分类号：

F [经济];

学科分类号：

02 ;

摘要：

Smartphones' independence of landline networks qualifies them for communication and Internet access in rural areas of developing countries. Drawing upon rural Southeast Asian survey data, this research provides probably the first econometric indication for smartphones' contribution to households' income. (C) 2016 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

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页码：130 / 133

页数：4

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