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Numeric Control machines have increased the risk of technology-induced displacement of labour in the garment sector. This … paper examines the technical and economic feasibility of automation in the Indian garment sector and its likely impact on … to the economic feasibility, automation is going to be restricted to a few garment production processes only. Paper …
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Forecasts about the effect of new technologies on labor demand are generally pessimistic. However, little is known about the current level of adoption and the effect on labor demand, particularly in developing countries. This paper exploits a recent employer survey in Peru to offer empirical...
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We investigate how the presence of physical bank branches moderates financial technology diffusion. Our identification …. We investigate a new instant payment technology called Pix that was a remarkable success in terms of adoption. After … to digital institutions, indicating that cash dependence can be an impediment to their expansion. Our results shed light …
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We use individual survey data providing detailed information on stress, technology adoption, and work, worker, and …
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determine whether increased shared computer access at schools affects digital skills and academic achievement. Results suggest … that small increases in shared computer access, one more computer per 40 students, can produce large increases in digital …
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