Has the digital economy promoted balanced development?——empirical study on the development differences in various fields among 287 prefecture level cities
The issue of unbalanced and inadequate development has become a primary constraint in meeting the people's growing needs for a better life.Promoting balanced development across economic,social and livelihood sectors requires targeted policies.Through empirical analysis of data from 287 cities at prefecture-level and above from 2011 to 2019,this study examines the impact of the digital economy on balanced development and its operating mechanism,providing more reliable empirical evidence for empowering balanced development in various fields through the digital economy.The research findings indicate that the digital economy significantly reduces imbalances in development across various sectors,with this effect being more pronounced in western regions and regions with moderate levels of marketization.Compared to key cities and small to medium-sized cities,the digital economy has a greater impact on promoting balanced development in ordinary cities and megacities.Further research reveals that urban innovation levels and entrepreneurial activity are the primary mechanisms through which the digital economy influences balanced development across different sectors.
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