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The impact of digital economy development on the quality of urban innovation: Empirical evidence from 256 cities in China

Authors
Yu Zhang1, Taoxing Zhu1, *, Haiyan Guo2
1School of Management, Shijiazhuang Tiedao University, Shijiazhuang, China
2School of Management, Tianjin University of Commerce, Tianjin, China
*Corresponding author. Email: zhutaoxing@stdu.edu.cn
Corresponding Author
Taoxing Zhu
Available Online 27 May 2024.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-257-6_28How to use a DOI?
Keywords
digital economy; urban innovation quality; mediating effect
Abstract

The digital economy enabling urban innovation has become essential for the country to implement the innovation-driven development strategy. This study uses panel data from 256 Chinese cities spanning the period from 2011 to 2021 to examine the influence of the digital economy on the quality of urban innovation and its underlying mechanism. The findings indicate that the growth of the digital economy has a beneficial influence on the level of innovation in Chinese cities. Furthermore, this impact remains statistically significant even after conducting robustness tests to ensure the reliability of the results. Investments by the government in technology and science and foreign direct investment are the primary mechanisms through which the digital economy enhances the quality of urban innovation. The research conclusions have significant implications for the Chinese government in fostering the growth of the digital economy and improving the calibre of urban innovation.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2024 International Conference on Applied Economics, Management Science and Social Development (AEMSS 2024)
Series
Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research
Publication Date
27 May 2024
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978-2-38476-257-6
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2352-5428
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10.2991/978-2-38476-257-6_28How to use a DOI?
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© 2024 The Author(s)
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