Internet use in Spain: influence of regional and socio-demographic factors
This paper analyzes the impact of a variety of socioeconomic and regional
factors to explain Internet use by individuals in Spain. Using probit models
we obtain that socio-demographic variables explain Internet use in Spain. The influence
of education, age and occupation seem to be particularly strong. We also
find that regional variables (percentage of employment in the services sector, GDP
per capita, ICT capital) show a positive influence on Internet use by individuals. The results allow us to identify variables to promote policy actions within the framework
of the Information Society.
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