Measuring the concentration of information and communication technology infrastructure in Australia: do affordability and remoteness matter?
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Article Title | Measuring the concentration of information and communication technology infrastructure in Australia: do affordability and remoteness matter? |
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ERA Journal ID | 44950 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Ali, Mohammad Afshar (Author), Alam, Khorshed (Author) and Taylor, Brad (Author) |
Journal Title | Socio-Economic Planning Sciences |
Journal Citation | 70 |
Article Number | 100737 |
Number of Pages | 14 |
Year | 2020 |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 0038-0121 |
1873-6041 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seps.2019.100737 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0038012119300011 |
Abstract | This study measures the concentration of information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure and expenditure inequality in the disaggregated spatial unit of various locations in Australia. Using survey data from the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia, a composite concentration index for ICT infrastructure is constructed for urban and rural households. In addition, the Gini coefficient of ICT expenditure is computed to measure the concentration of affordability of ICT services. Findings demonstrate that the concentrations of ICT infrastructure and affosrdability are profound in the Greater Sydney and Greater Melbourne areas. Nevertheless, results indicate that the remoteness of spatial units has a noteworthy impact on the concentration of ICT frastructure. In addition, canonical correlation analysis reveals that the association between the concentration of ICT infrastructure and inequality in the affordability of ICT services is statistically significant. These findings imply that policy makers should employ a holistic approach that will not only include technological and economic considerations but also examine place-based context in designing an all-inclusive ICT policy. |
Keywords | information and communication technology, ICT infrastructure concentration, ICT expenditure, Gini coefficient, Australia |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 380118. Urban and regional economics |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | School of Commerce |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q5693/measuring-the-concentration-of-information-and-communication-technology-infrastructure-in-australia-do-affordability-and-remoteness-matter
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