A multi-scale story of the diffusion of a new technology: the Web

IF 2.9 2区经济学 Q1 ECONOMICS

Journal of Economic Geography Pub Date : 2025-09-03 DOI:10.1093/jeg/lbaf035

Emmanouil Tranos

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Abstract

This article investigates the spatial diffusion of a new technology that is the Web in the UK. It employs novel data and machine learning methods to model the influence of well-established diffusion mechanisms. Contrary to previous studies, it adopts multiple scales, high spatial granularity and a long study period that captures the early stages of the Web until its maturity (1996–2012). Findings reveal the importance of such spatial mechanisms (namely distance, urban hierarchy and the S-shaped pattern of the cumulative level of adoption) even at granular scales. They also highlight spatial heterogeneity and instances of leapfrogging.

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一个新技术传播的多尺度故事：网络

这篇文章调查了网络这一新技术在英国的空间扩散。它采用新颖的数据和机器学习方法来模拟已建立的扩散机制的影响。与以往的研究不同，本研究采用了多尺度、高空间粒度和较长的研究周期，涵盖了Web的早期阶段直至其成熟期（1996-2012）。研究结果表明，即使在颗粒尺度上，这种空间机制（即距离、城市等级和累积采用水平的s形模式）也很重要。它们还突出了空间异质性和跨越式发展的实例。

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Journal of Economic Geography Multiple-

CiteScore

5.40

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6.90%

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期刊介绍： The aims of the Journal of Economic Geography are to redefine and reinvigorate the intersection between economics and geography, and to provide a world-class journal in the field. The journal is steered by a distinguished team of Editors and an Editorial Board, drawn equally from the two disciplines. It publishes original academic research and discussion of the highest scholarly standard in the field of ''economic geography'' broadly defined. Submitted papers are refereed, and are evaluated on the basis of their creativity, quality of scholarship, and contribution to advancing understanding of the geographic nature of economic systems and global economic change.