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CEE telecommunications investment and economic growth

Madden, Gary G and Savage, Scott J (1997): CEE telecommunications investment and economic growth. Published in: Elsevier Information Economics and Policy No. 10 (1998): pp. 173-195.

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Abstract

The antiquated state of the telecommunications network in the transitional economies of Central and Eastern Europe has been identified by the OECD (1993) and the ITU (1994) as a significant impediment to regional productivity, international competitiveness and trade performance. This situation suggests that the upgrading and extension of the telecommunications network should be a priority objective for policy-makers in order to facilitate growth. This paper empirically examines the relationship between gross fixed investment, telecommunications infrastructure investment and economic growth for a sample of transitional economies in Central and Eastern Europe. In particular, the paper focuses on empirically determining the direction of influence, and timing, between investment and growth.

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