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Driving Impact of Digital Transformation on Total Factor Productivity of Corporations: The Mediating Effect of Green Technology Innovation

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  • Yubin Wu
  • Fu’an Shi
  • Yongyu Wang

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Based on the data of Chinese A-share listed companies from 2010 to 2020, this article examines the driving effect of Digital Transformation of Corporations (DTC) on Total Factor Productivity (TFP) and selects Green Technology Innovation of Corporations (GTIC) as the mediating variable to test the mechanism of action of Digital Transformation of Corporations driving corporate TFP improvement. It is found that Digital Transformation of Corporations can significantly promote corporate TFP improvement; mechanism analysis shows that Digital Transformation of Corporations drives TFP improvement by promoting Green Technology Innovation of Corporations.

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  • Yubin Wu & Fu’an Shi & Yongyu Wang, 2024. "Driving Impact of Digital Transformation on Total Factor Productivity of Corporations: The Mediating Effect of Green Technology Innovation," Emerging Markets Finance and Trade, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 60(5), pages 950-966, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:mes:emfitr:v:60:y:2024:i:5:p:950-966
    DOI: 10.1080/1540496X.2023.2200882
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