The impact of Internet infrastructure development on the urban entrepreneurship of rural migrants: evidence from the Broadband China policy

Qian Cheng, Jingqi Hao, Yongli Chen, Junru Guo · 2024 · Applied Economics

Summary. Internet infrastructure development significantly increases entrepreneurship among rural migrants in urban areas, according to analysis of China's Broadband China policy. The effect is strongest for opportunity-driven ventures, low-skilled workers, mid-western regions, and service industries. Internet access promotes entrepreneurship by improving information access, strengthening social networks, and increasing migrants' sense of belonging in cities.

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Cheng, Q., Hao, J., Chen, Y., & Guo, J.. (2024). The impact of Internet infrastructure development on the urban entrepreneurship of rural migrants: evidence from the Broadband China policy. Applied Economics. https://doi.org/10.1080/00036846.2024.2429778

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DOI: 10.1080/00036846.2024.2429778
Countries: China
Regions: Asia
Categories: broadband-and-digital, entrepreneurship, regional-innovation-systems, general-innovation
Added: 2026-08-01