Study shows broadband brings productivity gains for New Zealand business

December 29, 09 by David Goldstein

New Zealand businesses with broadband were 10 per cent more productive than businesses without it, a world-first study by Motu Economic and Public Policy Research has found.

Although fast internet access is widely considered to enhance productivity, Motu senior fellow Arthur Grimes said the 18-month study, using 2006 data, was the first to estimate the productivity impacts of connectivity upgrades using business-level data.

To read this report in Stuff in full, see: www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/3195858/

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