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Internet use in Spain: influence of regional and socio-demographic factors

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  • Lera-López , Fernando

    (Universidad Pública de Navarra)

  • Gil Izquierdo, María

    (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid)

  • Billón-Currás , Margarita

    (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid)

Abstract

This paper analyzes the impact of a variety of socioeconomic and regional factors to explain Internet use by individuals in Spain. Using probit models we obtain that socio-demographic variables explain Internet use in Spain. The influence of education, age and occupation seem to be particularly strong. We also find that regional variables (percentage of employment in the services sector, GDP per capita, ICT capital) show a positive influence on Internet use by individuals. The results allow us to identify variables to promote policy actions within the framework of the Information Society.

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  • Lera-López , Fernando & Gil Izquierdo, María & Billón-Currás , Margarita, 2009. "Internet use in Spain: influence of regional and socio-demographic factors," INVESTIGACIONES REGIONALES - Journal of REGIONAL RESEARCH, Asociación Española de Ciencia Regional, issue 16, pages 93-115.
    • Handle: RePEc:ris:invreg:0079
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    Keywords

    Internet; Spain; Spanish regions; digital divide;
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    JEL classification:

    • O18 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Urban, Rural, Regional, and Transportation Analysis; Housing; Infrastructure
    • O33 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Technological Change: Choices and Consequences; Diffusion Processes
    • R21 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - Household Analysis - - - Housing Demand

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