The Spatial Diffusion of Technology

Diego Comin, Mikhail Dmitriev, Esteban Rossi-Hansberg, Sun, 11/11/2012

This paper studies empirically technology diffusion across countries and over time, finding significant evidence that technology diffuses slower to locations that are farther away from adoption leaders. The authors document the significant role that geography plays in determining technology diffusion across countries.

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Topics: Development International trade Macroeconomic policy

Tags: geography, technology diffusion, human interactions