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Social Interactions and the Digital Divide: Identification and Policy Implications

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  • Miniaci Raffaele

    (University of Brescia, miniaci@eco.unibs.it)

  • Parisi Maria Laura

    (University of Brescia, parisi@eco.unibs.it)

Abstract

In the light of recent policies aiming at raising the computer literacy of young generations and at reducing the digital divide, this paper analyzes to what extent the probability of an individual having computer abilities is affected by the computer skills of her household's other members, i.e. if there are significant within household peer effects. We show how peer effects can be identified when skills are measured with a continuous variable and the learning costs are increasing and convex. Our application on a sample of Italian households indicates that peer abilities within a family significantly increase the individual probability of being skilled.

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  • Miniaci Raffaele & Parisi Maria Laura, 2006. "Social Interactions and the Digital Divide: Identification and Policy Implications," The B.E. Journal of Economic Analysis & Policy, De Gruyter, vol. 5(1), pages 1-28, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:bpj:bejeap:v:contributions.5:y:2006:i:1:n:29
    DOI: 10.1515/1538-0645.1478
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    1. Marina Murat & Luca Bonacini, 2020. "Coronavirus pandemic, remote learning and education inequalities," Department of Economics (DEMB) 0177, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Department of Economics "Marco Biagi".
    2. Paolo Guerrieri & Sara Bentivegna (ed.), 2011. "The Economic Impact of Digital Technologies," Books, Edward Elgar Publishing, number 14361.
    3. Brian E. Whitacre & Bradford F. Mills, 2007. "Infrastructure and the Rural—urban Divide in High-speed Residential Internet Access," International Regional Science Review, , vol. 30(3), pages 249-273, July.
    4. Nikitin, Andrey S. (Никитин, Андрей), 2016. "Investment Rating as an Instrument of Effective Govern Management Stimulation in Russian Regions [Инвестиционный Рейтинг Как Инструмент Стимулирования Эффективности Управления Развитием Регионов Ро," Ekonomicheskaya Politika / Economic Policy, Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, vol. 6, pages 192-221, December.
    5. Federico Biagi & ?Danilo Cavapozzi & ?Raffaele Miniaci, 2007. "Technology, Skills and Retirement," "Marco Fanno" Working Papers 0042, Dipartimento di Scienze Economiche "Marco Fanno".
    6. Federico Biagi & Danilo Cavapozzi & Raffaele Miniaci, 2013. "Employment transitions and computer use of older workers," Applied Economics, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 45(6), pages 687-696, February.

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