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Information Technology Adoption and Political Regimes

Abstract: 
Explains the different rates of internet use across nations by integrating two theories focusing on the features of the technologies and the adopting entities. One theory focuses on characteristics of technology itself, the other focuses on the institutional and social context in which the technology is adopted.
Author: 
Javier Corrales and Frank Westhoff
Institution: 
Amherst College
Year: 
2012
Dimensions-Problem/Solution: 
Region(s): 
Industry Focus: 
Information & Telecommunication
Internet & Cyberspace
Datatype(s): 
Bibliographies & Reports