This paper presents a review of empirical methods used to assess the behavioral, economic,
and political outcomes of Internet and social media usage. Instead of merely surveying the …

We examine the employment effects of 3G mobile internet expansion in developing
countries. We find that 3G significantly increases the labor force participation rate of women …

In response to surging immigration pressure in Europe and the United States, Western
policymakers advocate foreign aid as a means to fight the'root causes' of irregular migration …

This study explores the complex interaction between land use policies and digital
infrastructure in rural contexts, focusing on the Czech Republic. By examining data from …

The existing literature presents conflicting findings regarding the relationship between
inequality and potential emigration. This paper utilizes individual-level data from the Gallup …

In this paper, I present global evidence on the impact of expansion in mobile telephony and
broadband Internet services on economic development at the subnational level. Leveraging …

Social media use plays an important role in shaping individuals' social attitudes and
economic behaviours. One of the first well-known examples of social media campaigns is …

The global spread of the Internet and the rising salience of immigration are two of the
biggest trends of the last decades. And yet, the effects of new digital technologies on …

The Libyan revolution, which overthrew Gaddafi's regime in 2011, did not result in social,
political and economic development for the people of Libya. For the youth who played a vital …

We study the impact of global expansions in mobile internet access between 2000 and 2018
on student outcomes. We link geospatial data on the rollout of 3G mobile technology with …