Rural Manufacturing on the Crest of the Wave: A Count Data Analysis of Technology Use
比较了乡村与城市制造工厂的技术使用程度，发现乡村位置本身并不导致技术使用差异，但乡村工厂的特征（如规模、分厂比例、生产流程）会提高技术使用，而低教育水平、老龄化劳动力和低技术产业组合则会降低技术使用。
Abstract This study compares the extent of technology use by rural and urban manufacturing plants. Count data regression models explain technology use as a function of rural‐urban indicator variables, plant characteristics, and location characteristics. The results show no difference in technology use due to rural‐urban location. Characteristics of nonmetro plants, including size, prevalency of branch plants, and nature of production process, tend to raise nonmetro manufacturing technology use. Lower nonmetro schooling levels, an older labor force, and mix of industries with low technology use tend to reduce technology use in nonmetro areas.