Measuring the information economy

The focus of the work on measuring and analysing the information society is to examine and better understand the economic impact of information and communication technologies and applications such as e-commerce on OECD economies.

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Digital Divide: From Computer Access to Online Activities – A Micro Data Analysis

22-Dec-2011

This study addresses digital divide issues among households and individuals by using micro-data analysis of ICT usage patterns. The analysis includes data from 18 European countries, Korea and Canada. Inequalities in computer and Internet use are analysed in a two-step approach. First, the paper tries to better quantify and understand the factors that separate the ‘haves’ and the ‘have-nots’. Second, it tries to explain observed differences in the frequency and type of Internet use as a result of the socio-economic characteristics of households and individuals.

OECD Guide to Measuring the Information Society 2011

05-Aug-2011

This guide provides the statistical definitions, classifications and methods to measure and compare the information society across countries. It provides a standard reference for statisticians, analysts and policy-makers in the field. In particular, the guide should assist countries that want to start or develop new statistical programmes to measure the information society.

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The statistical definitions, classifications and methods to measure and compare the information society across countries

OECD Guide to Measuring the Information Society 2011

Latest edition released in November 2010

OECD Information Technology Outlook 2010