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The impact of the digital economy on low-carbon innovation in the Yangtze River Delta region

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  • Xiaoli Wu
  • An Pan

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This study narrows its focus to the Yangtze River Delta, an important region in China known for its advancements in both digital economy and low-carbon technology. In contrast to previous studies, we also examine the heterogeneous effects between central and non-central cities, as well as the role of local financial development, when analyzing the impact of the digital economy on low-carbon innovation. Based on the data of 41 cities from 2011 to 2019, we find a significant direct promoting effect of the digital economy on low-carbon innovation. Furthermore, the development of the digital economy indirectly enhances low-carbon innovation through local financial development. The heterogeneous analysis reveals a positive impact of the digital economy on low-carbon innovation in both central and non-central cities, with a stronger effect observed in non-central cities. These findings suggest several policy recommendations, including promoting digital economy and finance, green finance, and fostering regional integration in the Yangtze River Delta.

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  • Xiaoli Wu & An Pan, 2023. "The impact of the digital economy on low-carbon innovation in the Yangtze River Delta region," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 18(11), pages 1-18, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0293835
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0293835
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