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We evaluate the effects of bundling demand for broadband internet by K-12 schools. In 2014, New Jersey switched from decentralized procurements to a new procurement system that bundled schools into four regional groups. Using an event study approach, we find that, on average, prices for participants decreased by one-third, and broadband speed purchased increased sixfold. We bound the change in…

We examine how the gender of business-owners is related to the wages paid to female relative to male employees working in their firms. Using Finnish register data and employing firm fixed effects, we find that the gender pay gap is - starting from a gender pay gap of 11 to 12 percent - two to three percentage-points lower for hourly wages in female-owned firms than in male-owned firms. Results…

On 17 May 2024 at 11:00-12:00 UTC, the Internet Society Artificial Intelligence (AI) Special Interest Group (ISOC AI SIG) hosted a webinar ‘Introduction to Artificial Intelligence with Tools and Techniques.’ SPEAKER Dr Osama Jalil, Research Engineer HOST Engr Adeel Nayar, Lead Facilitator, ISOC AI SIG LIVESTREAM https://livestream.com/internetsociety/isoc-ai-sig-tools-and-techniques (…

On Monday 20 May 2024 at 10:00-11:00 IST (04:30-05:30 UTC) the Internet Society (ISOC) India Bengaluru Chapter hosts a Webinar ‘Cyber Hygiene: Keeping Your Digital World Clean and Secure‘. SPEAKER Sheikh Raashid Javid – CEI, MCT, CCIO, CCAI,Cyber Mentor, CopConnect-NSD HOST/MODERATOR Vijay Kumar, Co-Lead, Digital Safety and Privacy Committee, ISOC Bengaluru Chapter LIVESTREAM…

Custom software is distinct from other types of capital in that it is non-rival—once a firm makes an investment in custom software, it can be used simultaneously across its many establishments. Using confidential US Census data, we document that while firms with more establishments are more likely to invest in custom software, they spend less on it as a share of total capital expenditure. We…