The Effects of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Use on Human Development—A Macroeconomic Approach

Information and communication technology (ICT) is considered a significant factor in economic growth development. Over the past two decades, scholars have studied impact of ICT on growth, but there has been little research that addressed human development, which one fundamental factors This could be especially important from perspective developing countries, can develop faster through implementation ICT. Thus, aim this paper to investigate effects use distinguishing among high, upper-middle, lower-middle low-income countries following World Bank classification 2020. Our sample includes 130 period 2007 2019. The empirical analysis based dynamic panel data regression analysis. We Generalized Method Moments (GMM) as an estimator, i.e., two-step system GMM. results primarily support behaviour also show highly positive development lower-middle-income while do not appear high- middle-income countries. serves argument for need invest its countries; however, it suggests story one-sided are possible negative From policy, guideline lead thus better quality life. On other hand, policymakers developed cannot rely alone; they should consider technological innovations ensure