Exposure to High-Speed Internet and Early Childhood Development
Colombo, Karina (European University Institute)
Failache, Elisa (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona)
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Departament d'Economia Aplicada

Date:	2023
Description:	49 pag.
Abstract:	We exploit the geographic differences in the introduction of fiber-optic-to-the-home (FTTH) to study the effects of high-speed internet exposure on early childhood development.
Abstract:	We identify intention-to-treat effects on cognitive and non-cognitive outcomes using screening tests for developmental delays. Our results show that an increase in 10 percentage points in the probability of fiber optic decreases development scores between 8% and 18% of a standard deviation in the areas of communication, problem solving and social skills. Effect sizes are larger for girls, children with more educated parents and living in the capital city. Regarding the mechanisms, our results suggest that the effects are driven by an increase in children's screen time and by changes in parental practices.
Grants:	Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación BES-2017-080211
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Language:	Anglès
Series:	Working papers GEAR ; 2023-01
Document:	Working paper
Subject:	Developmental test ; Internet ; Screen exposure

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