Research on the Path to Improving Entrepreneurial Activity in Chinese Cities under the Background of Digital Economy

Run Ma

doi:10.54691/pmtv7981

Authors

Run Ma

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54691/pmtv7981

Keywords:

Digital Economy; Entrepreneurial Activity; Government Intervention.

Abstract

With the rapid development of digital technologies, the digital economy has become a crucial engine driving high-quality economic development. Against this backdrop, this study, covering 31 provinces, municipalities, and autonomous regions in China (excluding Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan) from 2013 to 2023, aims to systematically assess the level of digital economic development in each region by constructing a robust digital trade economic indicator system and empirically analyze its impact on innovation and entrepreneurship activity. This study not only focuses on direct factors such as digital infrastructure, digital innovation capabilities, and digital industry development, but also explores the role of indirect factors, such as the degree of government intervention, in promoting innovation and entrepreneurship through digital trade. This study aims to provide scientific evidence and practical guidance for policymakers, promoting the deep integration and coordinated development of the digital economy and innovation and entrepreneurship.

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