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Computer Use and Employment Status of Older Workers — An Analysis Based on Individual Data

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. This paper analyses the determinants of computer use by male employees and estimates the impact of computer use on the employment status for older workers, based on individual data from the German Socio‐Economic Panel. In line with previous research on the diffusion of new technologies, a strong and negative relationship between the age of workers and computer use is found. The correlation of educational level and occupational status on computer use is significantly positive. However, the estimated impact of computer use on the change in employment status of older workers becomes insignificant when controlling for individual and firm‐specific characteristics.

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  • Katrin Schleife, 2006. "Computer Use and Employment Status of Older Workers — An Analysis Based on Individual Data," LABOUR, CEIS, vol. 20(2), pages 325-348, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:labour:v:20:y:2006:i:2:p:325-348
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-9914.2006.00341.x
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