Does Broadband Matter for Rural Entrepreneurs and Creative Class Employees?

Kelsey Conley, Brian E. Whitacre · 2016 · Review of Regional Studies

Summary. Using county-level data across the continental U.S., this study examines whether broadband access attracts entrepreneurs and creative-class workers to rural areas. Contrary to common assumptions, the results show that higher broadband adoption actually correlates with fewer entrepreneurs and creative-class employees in rural communities. The findings challenge the notion that broadband alone solves rural economic development challenges.

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Conley, K., & Whitacre, B. E.. (2016). Does Broadband Matter for Rural Entrepreneurs and Creative Class Employees?. Review of Regional Studies. https://doi.org/10.52324/001c.8040

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DOI: 10.52324/001c.8040
Countries: United States
Regions: North America
Categories: broadband-and-digital, entrepreneurship, regional-innovation-systems
Added: 2026-04-28