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Exploring Break-points and Interaction Effects Among Predictors of the International Digital Divide

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  • Joel I. Deichmann
  • Abdolreza Eshghi
  • Dominique Haughton
  • Michele Masnghetti
  • Selin Sayek
  • Heikki Topi

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The deepening of the digital divide between countries has prompted international organizations and governments to work together toward reducing the problem over the next 15 years. However, such efforts will likely succeed only if they are based on a firm grasp of the divide's underlying causes. In this paper we report the results of a comprehensive analysis of the determinants of the international digital divide. Our results confirm many findings of past research, but also extend existing knowledge in important ways. By employing Multivariate Adaptive Regression Splines (MARS), we discover non-linearities and interaction effects among the predictors. We then articulate significant policy implications based upon these findings.

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  • Joel I. Deichmann & Abdolreza Eshghi & Dominique Haughton & Michele Masnghetti & Selin Sayek & Heikki Topi, 2006. "Exploring Break-points and Interaction Effects Among Predictors of the International Digital Divide," Journal of Global Information Technology Management, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 9(4), pages 47-71, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:ugitxx:v:9:y:2006:i:4:p:47-71
    DOI: 10.1080/1097198X.2006.10856432
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    1. Olumayokun Soremekun & Charles A. Malgwi, 2013. "Exploring Patterns in ICT Growth and Development in Africa: A Kohonen Map Analysis," The Review of Regional Studies, Southern Regional Science Association, vol. 43(2,3), pages 175-190, Winter.
    2. Bera, Subhasis, 2019. "Club convergence and drivers of digitalization across Indian states," Telecommunications Policy, Elsevier, vol. 43(8), pages 1-1.
    3. Anteneh Ayanso & Danny I. Cho & Kaveepan Lertwachara, 2014. "Information and Communications Technology Development and the Digital Divide: A Global and Regional Assessment," Information Technology for Development, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 20(1), pages 60-77, January.
    4. Srinuan, Chalita & Bohlin, Erik, 2011. "Understanding the digital divide: A literature survey and ways forward," 22nd European Regional ITS Conference, Budapest 2011: Innovative ICT Applications - Emerging Regulatory, Economic and Policy Issues 52191, International Telecommunications Society (ITS).

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