Year of Publication
2016
College
Martin School of Public Policy and Administration
Date Available
10-30-2017
Degree Name
Master of Public Administration
Committee Chair
Dr. Petrovsky
Executive Summary
The purpose of this inquiry is to determine the effect of income and ruralness on broadband access. This is relevant because of the economic effects of broadband access, which are not evenly distributed. The primary method of analysis employed was a multivariate regression model incorporating variables measuring broadband access, per-capita income, ruralness, race, and state-level effects. I found that income and ruralness were both significant, and that every $10,000 of per-capita income is associated with a change in broadband access rates of approximately 9%. The results also showed large, significant state-level effects that can be attributed to a combination of state broadband policy, geographical factors, and the combination of internet service providers present in each state.
Recommended Citation
Coleman, Austin, "The Effect of Per Capita Income on Broadband Access" (2016). MPA/MPP/MPFM Capstone Projects. 245.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/mpampp_etds/245
