Purdue University Report Details Growth and Rural Disparity in Remote Work
What happened
An article published on Substack by a faculty member at Purdue University analyzed trends in working from home in the United States. The report found that the percentage of the U.S. labor force working from home more than tripled between 2014 and 2024, rising from 4.4% to 15.1%.
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Why it matters
The research noted a significant difference in remote work rates, with urban residents reporting 16.1% and rural residents reporting 8.4%. The author attributed this disparity partly to the lack of good broadband access in rural areas.
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Who's involved
- Purdue UniversityInstitution where the research was conducted by its faculty
- SubstackPlatform used to publish the article
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
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Starlink might see increased demand for its services in rural areas due to the noted lack of good broadband infrastructure
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The entities involved
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Starlink
satellite constellation; space-based internet communication system
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Ookla
American company
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Substack
publishing platform
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Purdue University
public research university in West Lafayette, Indiana, United States