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The internet has done a lot, but so far little for economic growth

  • Written by Chris Doucouliagos, Professor of Economics, Department of Economics, Deakin Business School and Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation, Deakin University
The internet has done a lot, but so far little for economic growthThe internet is everywhere, except in the economic growth figures.Shutterstock

The internet is transforming every aspect of our lives. It has become indispensable. But, so far, according to a new meta-analysis we have published in the Journal of Economic Surveys, the internet has done next to nothing for economic growth.

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