The Diffusion of Broadband-Based Applications Among Italian Small and Medium Enterprises

Massimo G. Colombo () and Luca Grilli

A chapter in Telecommunication Markets, 2009, pp 175-186 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This paper develops an empirical model which aims at analyzing the determinants of broadband-based applications adoption among small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Focusing on a large and representative sample of Italian SMEs the econometric analysis reveals that, among other characteristics, intra-firm capabilities (i.e. firm labour productivity and IT skills level of employees) and extra-firm capabilities (i.e. the presence within the local labour market of young and skilled workforce) play a major role in explaining a firm’s willingness to adopt applications. These findings are in line with those highlighted by the skill-biased technological change (SBTC) literature and have important implications for policy makers.

Keywords: Business Group; Local Labour Market; Broadband Connection; Broadband Technology; Broadband Application (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-7908-2082-9_10

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