Entrepreneurship, Broadband, and Gender: Evidence from Establishment Births in Rural America

Tessa Conroy, Sarah A. Low · 2021 · International Regional Science Review

Summary. Broadband access significantly increases business formation rates in rural America, with the strongest effects on nonemployer businesses, women-led enterprises, and remote establishments. The study uses instrumental variable methods to show that broadband enables rural entrepreneurs—particularly women—to reach nontraditional markets without physical storefronts, overcoming the constraints of thin local markets.

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Conroy, T., & Low, S. A.. (2021). Entrepreneurship, Broadband, and Gender: Evidence from Establishment Births in Rural America. International Regional Science Review. https://doi.org/10.1177/01600176211018749

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DOI: 10.1177/01600176211018749
Countries: United States
Regions: North America
Categories: broadband-and-digital, entrepreneurship
Added: 2026-04-28