Economics

Breaking the chains of poverty: examining the influence of smartphone usage on multidimensional poverty in rural settings

X. Liang, H. Xiao, et al.

This groundbreaking research conducted by Xian Liang, Hui Xiao, Fangmiao Hou, Xuan Guo, Lishan Li, and Longjunjiang Huang reveals how smartphone usage significantly reduces multidimensional poverty in rural China. The study analyzes a rich dataset and underscores the crucial role of social capital in this transformation. Dive into the findings and discover policy implications for rural poverty alleviation!