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European Evidence On The Digital Achievement Index

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  • Ana Isabel Ordonez Parada
  • Carlos Cristian De la Rosa Flores
  • Carmen Romelia Flores Morales
  • Luis Raul Sanchez Acosta
  • Irma Leticia Chavez Marquez

Abstract

The incorporation of technology in all aspects of our lives has transformed the way of doing things, in form and substance. In recent years, the number of internet users has increased considerably both in Europe and in the rest of the world. It is necessary to acquire perspective to understand the phenomenon of access to digital technologies. This research examines technology use in 28 European Union countries, using a principal components methodology. Eighteen variables were examined, one for each objective that the population between 16 and 74 years old has when using the internet. The results indicate that countries using the most digital technology were Holland, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Finland, Denmark and Estonia. Countries with low utilization were Romania and Bulgaria

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  • Ana Isabel Ordonez Parada & Carlos Cristian De la Rosa Flores & Carmen Romelia Flores Morales & Luis Raul Sanchez Acosta & Irma Leticia Chavez Marquez, 2018. "European Evidence On The Digital Achievement Index," International Journal of Management and Marketing Research, The Institute for Business and Finance Research, vol. 11(1), pages 113-122.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibf:ijmmre:v:11:y:2018:i:1:p:113-122
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    Keywords

    Digital Access; Digital Technologies; Main Components; European Union;
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    JEL classification:

    • C38 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Multiple or Simultaneous Equation Models; Multiple Variables - - - Classification Methdos; Cluster Analysis; Principal Components; Factor Analysis
    • D83 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - Search; Learning; Information and Knowledge; Communication; Belief; Unawareness
    • L86 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Services - - - Information and Internet Services; Computer Software

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