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The Econometric Assessment of Correlation between Internet Connectivity and Economic Growth: the Case of the RA

Published:2024-08-22 Issue: Volume: Page:184-187
ISSN:1829-2437
Container-title:Регион и мир / Region and the World
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Author:

Poghosyan Mariam V.¹^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Institute of Economics named after M. Kotanyan, NAS RA, Yerevan, RA

Abstract

It is impossible to envision modern life without the internet. The internet has become the primary game-changer in every aspect of life. Dating back to 1969, the internet has been widely operational, particularly in the last 20 years. So, what is the internet? It is a global network of billions of computers and other electronic devices. With the internet, accessing almost any information, communicating with anyone worldwide, and much more become possible. Internet can enable various services, it is the main pillar of modern civilization, it helps to foster digital transformation in a country.

Publisher

Public Institute of Political & Social Research of Blacksea-Caspian Region

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