The Phoenix Center confirmed today that Americans who use the Internet are more likely to continue active job searches and less likely to drop out of the labor force than those that do not use the Internet. Authored by Phoenix Center Chief Economist Dr. George S. Ford, the study also recognizes that mobile broadband is rapidly becoming the connection modality of choice for many Americans. In particular, evidence suggests that lower-income households, where labor market troubles are particularly acute, are more prone to be mobile-only customers. While mobile broadband is widely available, there are meaningful shortfalls in coverage, particularly...
