On the empirics of geographic isolation and technology adoption

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 s...

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Veröffentlicht in:Applied economics letters Jg. 31; H. 18; S. 1785 - 1790
Hauptverfasser: Kodila-Tedika, Oasis, Duan, Yi, Yemba, Boniface P., Cinyabuguma, Matthias
Format: Journal Article
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: London Routledge 23.10.2024
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Schlagworte:
Adoption of innovations
agglomeration
Economic analysis
Economic development
geographic isolation
globalization
Innovations
Technological change
Technology
Technology adoption
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Abstract 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.
AbstractList 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.
Author Yemba, Boniface P.
Cinyabuguma, Matthias
Kodila-Tedika, Oasis
Duan, Yi
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SubjectTerms Adoption of innovations
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Economic analysis
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geographic isolation
globalization
Innovations
Technological change
Technology
Technology adoption
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