Broadband and rural development: Impacts of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Broadband Initiatives Program on saving and creating jobs

Anil Rupasingha, John Pender, Ryan Williams · 2024 · Economic Inquiry

Summary. The USDA's Broadband Initiatives Program reduced employment losses in rural areas compared to non-program regions, with stronger effects in metropolitan counties and service sectors. Businesses in program areas showed better survival rates than those outside the program, though impacts varied by location, business type, and industry.

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Rupasingha, A., Pender, J., & Williams, R.. (2024). Broadband and rural development: Impacts of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Broadband Initiatives Program on saving and creating jobs. Economic Inquiry. https://doi.org/10.1111/ecin.13200

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DOI: 10.1111/ecin.13200
Countries: United States
Regions: North America
Categories: broadband-and-digital, entrepreneurship, policy, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-29