ICT and technical efficiency of the manufacturing industries in Iran

Abstract

This paper extends the existing evidence on the relationship between Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and productivity using data from the entire Iranian manufacturing sector (22 industries) over the period 1993?1999. Estimates of efficiency using panel data confirm the positive and significant impact of ICT investments on productivity. Our finding is consistent with the most recent literatures in the context of developed and a few middle-income developing countries. Human capital and increasing ICT capital are probably two determining factors in gaining the positive payoffs from ICT investments in Iran.

Divisions: College of Business and Social Sciences > Aston Business School > Operations & Information Management
Uncontrolled Keywords: information,communication technology,ICT,productivity,Iranian manufacturing sector,efficiency,ICT investments,human capital,ICT capital,Iran
Publication ISSN: 1681-4835
Last Modified: 29 Oct 2024 12:19
Date Deposited: 19 Oct 2009 10:12
PURE Output Type: Article
Published Date: 2004
Authors: Gholami, Roghieh
Moshiri, Saeed
Lee, Sang-Yong T.

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