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Socio-demographic Determinants of Computer Ownership: An Empirical View in the City of Gui Lin

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  • Yong Kang Cheah

    (Faculty of Economics and Administration, University of Malaya)

  • Chun Mei Ning

    (School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia)

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the socio-demographic determinants of computer ownership in Gui Lin, China. A cross-sectional primary survey data with a total of 459 respondents is used for the analysis. By applying the binary logistic regression model, the results show that age, marital status, education, income, residential area, internet experiences and online frequency are statistically significant in determining the likelihood of owning a private computer. However, other variables like gender and employment status are found to have no significant impact on computer ownership. Based on the findings, a number of insightful policies are suggested

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  • Yong Kang Cheah & Chun Mei Ning, 2013. "Socio-demographic Determinants of Computer Ownership: An Empirical View in the City of Gui Lin," Institutions and Economies (formerly known as International Journal of Institutions and Economies), Faculty of Economics and Administration, University of Malaya, vol. 5(1), pages 57-70, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:umk:journl:v:5:y:2013:i:1:p:57-70
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    Keywords

    China; computer; internet; ownership; socio-demographic;
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    JEL classification:

    • C81 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology; Computer Programs - - - Methodology for Collecting, Estimating, and Organizing Microeconomic Data; Data Access
    • D10 - Microeconomics - - Household Behavior - - - General
    • D12 - Microeconomics - - Household Behavior - - - Consumer Economics: Empirical Analysis

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