-------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: [AISWorld] New Article: Determinants of Digital Divide using Demand-Supply Framework: Evidence from India Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2021 08:15:03 +1000 From: Ajis Editor ajis.eic@gmail.com To: ISHoDs IS-hods@list.utas.edu.au, ISWorld aisworld@lists.aisnet.org, ISAus IS-Aus@list.utas.edu.au, AJIS Editor-in-Chief ajis.eic@gmail.com

The Australasian Journal of Information Systems has just published its latest article:

*Determinants of Digital Divide using Demand-Supply Framework: Evidence from India* *A. Guha, M. Mukerji* https://doi.org/10.3127/ajis.v25i0.3029

Recently, India has seen high economic growth with an increased availability and use of information and communication technologies (ICTs). However, ICT penetration in India is much less when compared to global averages. There exists a substantive level of inequality in ICT access and use. Empirical studies on digital divide in India are few, especially those with a theoretical demand-supply framework, using consistent and reliable pan data. This paper examines the digital divide in India across socio-economic classes and different political-geographic regions. The demand equations for two ICT instruments – Internet and mobile phone - are estimated for households aggregated at subnational level. An econometric model identifies demand and supply side factors shaping differential access by households. Findings indicate the digital divide is a reflection of the existing socio-economic divide. On the demand side, socio-economic inequality manifests in the economic conditions of households, social category, occupational profile, age and education status are key determinants of district level digital divide. Supply side factors: availability of electricity, mobile network and extent of urbanization also play an important role.

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