Waters, James (2017) Determinants of initial technology adoption and intensification : evidence from Latin America and the Caribbean. Economics of Innovation and New Technology, 26 (4). pp. 334-352. doi:10.1080/10438599.2016.1196970

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Abstract

In this paper, we examine determinants of initial adoption and subsequent intensification of commercial use of the internet. In contrast to previous examinations that have looked at initial adoption and intensification in the highest income countries, we study companies in Latin America and the Caribbean and so contribute to empirical understanding of the two types of adoption. Many variables such as company size and industry intensification previously identified as influential in high-income regions continue to be important determinants. Novel determinants are also found, including informal sector competition and regional influence. There are sharp differences in determinants between the two adoption types.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Warwick Business School
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Developing countries, Internet industry
Journal or Publication Title:	Economics of Innovation and New Technology
Publisher:	Routledge
ISSN:	1043-8599
Official Date:	2017
Dates:	Date Event 2017 Published 23 June 2016 Available 25 May 2016 Accepted 7 February 2015 Submitted
Date of first compliant deposit:	27 June 2016
Volume:	26
Number:	4
Page Range:	pp. 334-352
DOI:	10.1080/10438599.2016.1196970
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access

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