Effect of the Human Development Index on Mobile Telephony Diffusion: Evidence from SAARC Member Countries

• 발행기관: 강원대학교 경영경제연구소
• 저자명: Thakur Dhakal Dae-Eun Lim
• 간행물 정보: 『아태비즈니스연구』제11권 제2호, 1~14쪽, 전체 14쪽
• 주제분류: 인문학 > 문학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2020.06.30

영문 초록

Purpose - The propose of this study is to examine the effect of human development index on mobile telephony diffusion. Design/methodology/approach - This study fits the modidensity of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) member countries with an econometric Gompertz growth model. The diffusion factors, including the human development index (HDI), gross domestic product (nominal) per capita, fixed-line telephony subscription, and population data of each member country from 2005 to 2018 are considered for the empirical experiment. Furthermore, the mobidensity of randomly sampled countries with very high human development scores (the Republic of Korea, Switzerland and Norway) and high development scores (Brazil and Costa Rica) have been examined with the same process as SAARC members. Findings - We have found a positive but insignificant relationship between the HDI value and mobile telephony diffusion in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and Pakistan; a positive and statistically significant relationship at a 99% confidence level in SriLanka; and a negative and insignificant relationship in the Maldives and Nepal. HDI has both positive and negative effects on mobile telephony diffusion, with the nature of effect depending on the profiles of each country. HDI is a diffusion determinant of mobile telephony only for the high human development country groups. Research implications or Originality - This study provides a reference for policymakers, telecommunication stakeholders, and future researchers to design the telecommunication policies and strategies.

목차

Ⅰ. Introduction

Ⅱ. Literature Survey

Ⅲ. Methodology and Data Description

Ⅳ. Empirical Model

Ⅴ. Analysis and Findings

Ⅵ. Conclusion and Implications

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키워드

Mobile Telephony Human Development Index Diffusion Determinants SAARC