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Returns to computer use and organisational practices of the firm

Authors: Benoît Dostie and Mathieu Trépanier

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Abstract (English)

In this paper, we test the hypothesis that computer use will lead to productivity gains only if the Örm uses an appropriate set of organizational practices. Detailed data on organizational practices and workersí compensation are obtained through a Canadian longitudinal linked employeremployee database called the Workplace and Employee Survey (WES). Linked data allow us to take into account both worker and Örm unobserved heterogeneity through the estimation of a linear mixed model of wage determination. Our results suggest a small but positive computer wage premium whose size is related to a set of organizational practices.

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TypeWorking paper (online)
Author Benoît Dostie and Mathieu Trépanier
Publication Year 2004
Title Returns to computer use and organisational practices of the firm
Series Cahier de recherche de HEC Montréal, Institut d'économie appliquée
Number IEA-04-06
Publication Language English
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Subjects

Digital economy and societyEducation, training and learningLabour

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Data Used

Workplace and Employee Survey

Longitudinal, Survey (1999 to 2006)

WES

Research Data Centre(s)

QICSS (Montréal)

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