Asymmetric information and digital technology adoption: evidence from Senegal

Digital technologies have potential to increase firm productivity but they can come bundled with data observability, which can affect adoption.

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
2 May 2025
Country:
Senegal
Document Type:
Working Paper
Theme:
Economic Growth
First published:
14 January 2025
Authors:
Houeix, D.

Abstract

The findings in this paper highlight the crucial role of information embedded in digital technologies, as it magnifies gains for adopting firms but can deter initial adoption.

This paper is part of the Private Enterprise Development in Low-Income Countries (PEDL) programme.

Citation

Houeix D. ‘Asymmetric information and digital technology adoption: evidence from Senegal’ PEDL Working Paper 2024

Asymmetric information and digital technology adoption: evidence from Senegal

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