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The Effect of ICT on Labor Productivity in Iran Industries
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Fateme Asayesh *   , Alireza Shakibai |
| Shahid Bahonar Kerman |
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| Knowing the effect of ICT on labor productivity in various economic sections is a matter of great importance for the policy makers and economic planners. This study estimates the labor productivity function in Iran, using ICT in industrials level by four-digit ISIC codes. In order to do this, the statistics of industrial manufacturers with 10 or more workers during 1996-2007 have been used. The model estimation method is based on panel data and to estimate the model, Stata and Eviews software have been used. The estimation results show that ICT capital in comparison to the NICT capital has more effects on labor productivity in Iran economy during this period and the effect of ICT capital on labor productivity is positive and significant. |
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| Keywords: ICT, NICT, Labor Productivity, Panel Data. |
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Type of Study: Research |
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