ICT Characteristics and Trade

Abstract

In recent years, empirical studies in the literature have emphasized the relationship between information and communication technology (ICT) adoption and international trade. Using a fixed effect model we measure the impact of various country level information and communication technology characteristics on export flows. We particularly investigate the role of country level metrics on internet access, computer access, and fixed broadband subscriptions in fostering both service and manufacturing goods exports. Our results show that access to ICT stimulate trade flows at various levels.

Keywords

• ICT,Service Trade,Panel Data

Bilgi ve İletişim Teknolojisi Özellikleri ve Ticaret

Öz

Son yıllarda yapılan literatür çalışmaları bilgi ve iletişim teknolojisi ve uluslararası ticaret arasındaki ilişkiyi detaylı bir şekilde incelemektedir. Söz konusu makale, bilgi ve iletişim teknolojisinin ihracat üzerindeki güçlü etkisini birçok farklı ülke için panel sabit etki modeli kullanarak göstermiştir. Modelde, internet erişimi, bilgisayar erişimi ve genişbant aboneliği göstergeleri kullanılarak ülke seviyesinde servis ve ürün ihracatındaki değişimler incelenmiştir. Bulunan ampirik sonuçlara göre bilgi ve iletişim teknolojisi kullanımı ticaret akışlarını canlandırmaktadır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Bilgi ve İletişim Teknolojisi,Servis Ticareti,Panel Veri

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