Where you live determines tech savvy

Where you live will largely determine how much you will benefit from technological advancements, a study found Thursday.

According to a study by the RAND Corporation, those in industrialized countries will gain the most from major progress in technology in the next 14 years, while people in the least advance countries will benefit only if they can overcome barriers to technology implementation.

The study was conducted in 29 countries and found that those in the United States, Canada, Germany, South Korea, Japan, Australia and Israel will benefit the most from technological advancements. Meanwhile, China, India, Russia and other "scientifically proficient countries such as Poland" could make significant advances, though not on the same scale as the advanced countries, the study found.

Countries least likely to benefit include Fiji, the Dominican Republic, Georgia, Nepal, Pakistan, Egypt, Iran, Jordan, Kenya, Cameroon and Chad.

Copyright 2006 by United Press International

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