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Social media and political instability: some empirical evidence

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  • Benjamin Fomba Kamga

    (University of Yaounde 2 Soa)

  • Dieu Ne Dort Talla Kokam

    (University of Dschang)

  • Tii N. Nchofoung

    (University of Dschang)

Abstract

We used a pooled cross-sectional time-series model with generalized least squares random-effects estimator to show that social media have a positive effect on political instability. The effect of social media on political instability is stronger and statistically significant for developing countries compared to developed countries where this effect is weak and statistically non-significant.

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  • Benjamin Fomba Kamga & Dieu Ne Dort Talla Kokam & Tii N. Nchofoung, 2021. "Social media and political instability: some empirical evidence," Economics Bulletin, AccessEcon, vol. 41(2), pages 720-733.
    • Handle: RePEc:ebl:ecbull:eb-21-00025
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    1. Ngassam, Sylvain B. & Asongu, Simplice A. & Ngueuleweu, Gildas Tiwang, 2024. "Social media and the fragility of Africa," Information Economics and Policy, Elsevier, vol. 69(C).
    2. Talla Fokam, Dieu Ne Dort & Kamga, Benjamin Fomba & Nchofoung, Tii N., 2023. "Information and communication technologies and employment in developing countries: Effects and transmission channels," Telecommunications Policy, Elsevier, vol. 47(8).
    3. Nchofoung, Tii N. & Achuo, Elvis Dze & Asongu, Simplice A., 2021. "Resource rents and inclusive human development in developing countries," Resources Policy, Elsevier, vol. 74(C).
    4. Bruno Emmanuel Ongo Nkoa & Jacques Simon Song & Blaise Ondoua Beyene & Georges Ngnouwal Eloundou, 2023. "Does social media drive remittances in Africa?," African Development Review, African Development Bank, vol. 35(4), pages 429-443, December.

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    Keywords

    Social media; Political instability; Facebook;
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    JEL classification:

    • D7 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making
    • D1 - Microeconomics - - Household Behavior

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