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How does data factor utilization stimulate corporate total factor productivity: A discussion of the productivity paradox

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  • Ren, Yuheng
  • Zhang, Jue
  • Wang, Xin

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Stimulating total factor productivity through the utilization of data factors is a crucial concern for companies operating in the digital era. This study employs data from A-share listed firms from 2011 to 2022 to examine the impact and mechanisms of data utilization on corporate total factor productivity. The findings reveal that effective data utilization can significantly improve corporate total factor productivity, but no evidence supports the productivity dilemma. The stimulating effects are achieved by alleviating investment inefficiency and resource redundancy. Further analysis verifies that firms’ financial performance and life cycle can lead to heterogeneous effects. Specifically, the positive impact is more pronounced in firms with lower operational performance and in periods of maturity and recession.

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  • Ren, Yuheng & Zhang, Jue & Wang, Xin, 2024. "How does data factor utilization stimulate corporate total factor productivity: A discussion of the productivity paradox," International Review of Economics & Finance, Elsevier, vol. 96(PC).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:reveco:v:96:y:2024:i:pc:s1059056024006737
    DOI: 10.1016/j.iref.2024.103681
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