On the empirics of geographic isolation and technology adoption.

Autor: Kodila-Tedika, Oasis, Duan, Yi, Yemba, Boniface P., Cinyabuguma, Matthias
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Zdroj: Applied Economics Letters; Oct2024, Vol. 31 Issue 18, p1785-1790, 6p
Abstrakt: This article examines the impact of prehistoric geographic isolation on technology adoption in both the historical period and contemporary period. The regression results show that geographic isolation tends to have a persistent positive effect on technology adoption, therefore, providing empirical support for the theory that geographic isolation is beneficial for economic development by stimulating innovations and improving technology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Complementary Index