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Content Inside: Applied Economic Studies April 2005 1 Broadband and Economic Development: A Municipal Case Study from Florida George S. Ford * Thomas M. Koutsky ** n this paper we explore whether broadband investment by municipalities has an effect on economic growth. To do so we employ an econometric model to compare economic growth in Lake County Florida with other similar Florida counties. In 2001 Lake County a small county in central Florida began generally offering private businesses and municipal institutions access to one of Floridas most extensive municipally-owned broadband networks with fiber optic connections to hospitals doctor offices private businesses and 44 schools. 1 Our econometric model shows that Lake County has experienced approximately 100% greater growth in economic activity a doubling relative to comparable Florida counties since making its municipal broadband network generally available to businesses and municipal institutions in the county. Our findings are consistent with other analyses that postulate that broadband infrastructure can be a significant contributor to economic growth. Our results suggest that efforts to restrict municipal broadband investment could deny communities an important tool in promoting economic development. I. Introduction The future of a community is often directly related to that communitys public infrastructure. Good schools adequate roads and transportation access to affordable health care and quality of life factors such as parks and cultural venues play a role in whether communities will attract new businesses and residents and be vibrant. Economic research shows that public infrastructure investment is a powerful driver of business productivity investment and economic growth. 2 * George S. Ford is an economist and the President of Applied Economic Studies Applied Economic Studies 10221 Vista Pointe Drive Tampa Florida 33635 gford@aestudies.com www.aestudies.com. ** Thomas M. Koutsky is a telecommuni ...

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