Externality effects of information and communication technologies across country Borders

Roya Gholami, Xiao J. Guo, Dolores Añón Higón, Sang-Yong T. Lee

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Abstract

As information and communications technology (ICT) involves both traditional capital and knowledge capital, potential spillovers through various mechanisms can occur. We posit that ICT capital may boost productivity growth, not only in the home country, but also in other countries. In this paper, we provide empirical evidence of such spillovers using panel data on 37 countries from 1996 to 2004. Our results support the existence of ICT spillovers across country borders. Furthermore, we find that developing countries could reap more benefits from ICT spillovers than developed countries. This is particularly important for policy decisions regarding national trade liberalization and economic integration. Developing economies that are more open to foreign trade may have an economic advantage and may develop knowledge-intensive activities, which will lead to economic development in the long run.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationBirmingham (UK)
PublisherAston University
ISBN (Print)978-1-85449-707-9
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2007

Publication series

NameAston Business School research papers
PublisherAston University
No.RP0717

Keywords

  • information and communications technology
  • international knowledge

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