Digital Divide: From Computer Access to Online Activities - A Micro Data Analysis

This study addresses issues of digital divide among households and individuals by using micro-data analysis of ICT usage patterns. The analysis includes data from 18 European countries, Korea and Canada. Inequalities in computer and Internet use are analysed in a two-step approach. First, the paper...

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Main Author: Montagnier, Pierre
Other Authors: Wirthmann, Albrecht
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Paris OECD Publishing 2011
Series:OECD Digital Economy Papers
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Collection: OECD Books and Papers - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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