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Title: Cross-Country Technology Diffusion: The Case of Computers

Author(s): Francesco Caselli and Wilbur John Coleman II

Publication Date: March 2001

Keyword(s): Computers, Diffusion, Human Capital and Knowledge Externalities

Programme Area(s): International Macroeconomics

Abstract: We use data on imports of computer equipment for a large sample of countries between 1970-90 to investigate the determinants of computer-technology adoption. We find strong evidence that computer adoption is associated with higher levels of human capital and with manufacturing trade openness vis-à-vis the OECD. We also find evidence that computer adoption is enhanced by high investment rates, good property rights protection, and a small share of agriculture in GDP. Finally, there is some evidence that adoption is reduced by a large share of government in GDP, and increased by a large share of manufacturing. After controlling for the above-mentioned variables, we do not find an independent role for the English- (or European-) language skills of the population.

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Caselli, F and Coleman II, W. 2001. 'Cross-Country Technology Diffusion: The Case of Computers'. London, Centre for Economic Policy Research. https://cepr.org/active/publications/discussion_papers/dp.php?dpno=2744