Broadband and rural development: Impacts of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Broadband Initiatives Program on saving and creating jobs
研究了美国农业部宽带倡议计划对就业和企业生存的影响，发现该计划减缓了就业下降并降低了企业失败率，尤其在都市县、服务部门和雇主企业中效果显著。
Abstract This study analyzed the impact of the USDA's Broadband Initiatives Program on employment and business survival. While average employment declined in both program and non‐program areas, the decline was less severe in program areas, suggesting a positive impact. This impact was primarily observed in metro counties, the service sector, and employer establishments. Businesses in program areas were also less likely to fail than those outside the program areas, with variation across location, business type, and industry.