Do income distribution and socio-economic inequality affect ICT affordability? Evidence from Australian household panel data
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Article Title | Do income distribution and socio-economic inequality affect ICT affordability? Evidence from Australian household panel |
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ERA Journal ID | 18341 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Ali, Mohammad Afshar (Author), Alam, Khorshed (Author), Taylor, Brad (Author) and Rafiq, Shuddhasattwa (Author) |
Journal Title | Economic Analysis and Policy |
Journal Citation | 64, pp. 317-328 |
Number of Pages | 12 |
Year | 2019 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Place of Publication | Australia |
ISSN | 0313-5926 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eap.2019.10.003 |
Abstract | The impact of information and communication technology (ICT) on human development depends on the distribution of income and affordability of ICT services. This study explores the responsiveness of ICT affordability to income distribution and socioeconomic inequality. Applying a generalised linear mixed model and a random effects model based on Australian household panel data covering 2011–2017, this study finds that gross ICT affordability is positively associated with income distribution and socioeconomic inequality. Interestingly, for low-income subgroups, inequality reveals to have a positive impact on ICT affordability, whereas for high-income household, the impact is reversed. These findings provide insights that are useful in the design of policies and strategies to promote ICT affordability and penetration. |
Keywords | affordability; Australia; income distribution; information and communication technology; socio-economic inequality; panel data |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 440499. Development studies not elsewhere classified |
380204. Panel data analysis | |
409999. Other engineering not elsewhere classified | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | School of Commerce |
Deakin University | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q571x/do-income-distribution-and-socio-economic-inequality-affect-ict-affordability-evidence-from-australian-household-panel-data
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