The digital gap: causes, consequences and ways to overcome
Abstract
The article considers the phenomenon of digital inequality. There have been given a definition of this phenomenon, classifying factors; the consequences of the digital gap and its impact on the economy and public life have been shown, as well as the measures to reduce it
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Golovenchik G. The digital gap: causes, consequences and ways to overcome. Science and Innovations. 2021;(6):32-37. (In Russ.)
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