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| Luyi Han |
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| ''Broadband adoption and self-employment - Evidence from the American Community Survey'' |
| ( 2026, Vol. 0 No.0 ) |
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| This study examines how broadband adoption affects self-employment among married women using data from the American Community Survey (ACS) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). I find a positive association between broadband adoption and self-employment in both non-metro and metro areas. A one standard deviation increase in broadband adoption is associated with about a 0.33 percentage point increase in the probability of self-employment. Additional analysis suggests that broadband adoption is also associated with higher work-from-home participation and lower unemployment rates, and the results remain robust after excluding individuals who work from home. These findings suggest that improved digital connectivity may expand flexible work opportunities. |
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| Keywords: Broadband adoption, Information and Communications Technology, Self-employment, American Community Survey |
JEL: J2 - Demand and Supply of Labor: General
L8 - Industry Studies: Services: General |
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| Manuscript Received : Apr 27 2026 | | Manuscript Accepted : Apr 27 2026 |
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