Abstract
This paper estimates the effect of trust on internet use by studying the general population as well as second generation immigrants in 29 European countries with
ancestry in 87 nations. There is a significant positive effect of trust on internet use. The positive trust effect is not universal to all media, as individuals with high trust are shown to consume less television. The finding provides evidence for one mechanism through which trust creates good outcomes. Individuals with high trust spend time online, and eschew the isolation of the TV couch, which may
produce more productive opportunities
ancestry in 87 nations. There is a significant positive effect of trust on internet use. The positive trust effect is not universal to all media, as individuals with high trust are shown to consume less television. The finding provides evidence for one mechanism through which trust creates good outcomes. Individuals with high trust spend time online, and eschew the isolation of the TV couch, which may
produce more productive opportunities
| Original language | English |
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| Publisher | Department of Economics, University of Copenhagen |
| Number of pages | 24 |
| Publication status | Published - 2012 |
| Series | University of Copenhagen. Institute of Economics. Discussion Papers (Online) |
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| Number | 09 |
| Volume | 12 |
| ISSN | 1601-2461 |
Keywords
- Faculty of Social Sciences