The Impact Mechanism and Spatial Effect of the Digital Economy on Urban-Rural Income Gap
The digital economy is gradually becoming a key force in reshaping the urban-rural development landscape of China.The article selects sample data from 30 provinces in China from 2011 to 2022 and empirically analyzes the impact of the digital economy on the urban-rural income gap on the basis of overcoming endogeneity issues.According to the research findings,the development of the digital economy significantly shrinks the urban-rural income gap.However,this shrinking effect is constrained by the level of economic development.Heterogeneity tests indicate that the impact of the digital economy on the urban-rural income gap is more significant in the western region compared to the eastern region.The mechanism examination indicates that urbanization and industrial structure upgrading are two important mechanisms through which the digital economy affects the urban-rural income gap.Further research reveals that the digital economy has significant spatial spillover effect,which can positively influence the urban-rural income gap in neighboring regions.Based on this research,policy recommendations are proposed,such as strengthening the foundation,adapting to the situation,integrating innovation,and radiating development.
digital economyurban-rural income gapurbanizationindustrial structure upgrading
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维普
