We study the economic effects of information technology (IT) adoption during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using data on IT adoption covering almost three million establishments in the US, we find that technology adoption can partly shield the economy from the impact of the pandemic. In areas where...

Innovation and technology have played a major role in the fight against Covid-19. Localised efforts have proven more robust, low-tech responses more equitable and process innovations more necessary. But there are still long strides to be made in these areas. As development actors pursue these...

In this study, we investigate the dynamic volatility connectedness of FinTech, innovative technology communication, and cryptocurrency indices for the period from June 2018 to June 2022. We investigate the connectivity and risk spillovers before and after the COVID-19 period to understand the...

Research into the "future of work" has become a central concern of scientists, experts and political decision-makers. This special issue addresses this topic and brings together 14 contributions from the fields of business and management. These articles offer new perspectives on the broad...