The paper examines the short-run effects of expanded high-speed internet access on student achievement, showing how the broadband rollout in Italy affected performance and widened educational disparities.

WFH policy shouldn’t be one-size-fits-all: outcomes differ across occupations and depends on firms’ digital and organisational strength.

Key takeaways from our research:
- WFH can hinder productivity in coordination-heavy firms, but strong management and digital capacity can turn it into an advantage.
- Remote work is expanding local labour markets, opening new opportunities for everyone and potentially narrowing gender gaps.