On the empirics of geographic isolation and technology adoption

Oasis Kodila-Tedika, Yi Duan, Boniface P. Yemba and Matthias Cinyabuguma

Applied Economics Letters, 2024, vol. 31, issue 18, 1785-1790

Abstract: This article examines the impact of prehistoric geographic isolation on technology adoption in both the historical period and contemporary period. The regression results show that geographic isolation tends to have a persistent positive effect on technology adoption, therefore, providing empirical support for the theory that geographic isolation is beneficial for economic development by stimulating innovations and improving technology.

Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1080/13504851.2023.2206615

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