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: Received: 13 October 2023 / Approved: 13 October 2023 / Online: 17 October 2023 (09:29:53 CEST)
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Luan, X.; Chang, J.; Huang, J. Research on the Coupled Coordination of the Digital Economy and Environmental Quality. Preprints2023, 2023100995. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202310.0995.v1
Luan, X.; Chang, J.; Huang, J. Research on the Coupled Coordination of the Digital Economy and Environmental Quality. Preprints 2023, 2023100995. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202310.0995.v1
Luan, X.; Chang, J.; Huang, J. Research on the Coupled Coordination of the Digital Economy and Environmental Quality. Preprints2023, 2023100995. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202310.0995.v1
APA Style
Luan, X., Chang, J., & Huang, J. (2023). Research on the Coupled Coordination of the Digital Economy and Environmental Quality. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202310.0995.v1
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Luan, X., Jing Chang and Juan Huang. 2023 "Research on the Coupled Coordination of the Digital Economy and Environmental Quality" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202310.0995.v1
Abstract
Based on the panel data from 31 provinces in China from 2012 to 2020, this paper uses the TOPSIS method to measure the development level of the digital economy and environmental quality. Then, a coupled coordination degree model is used to analyse the relationship between the digital economy and environmental quality. Kernel density estimation and the Dagum Gini coefficient method were used to reveal the dynamic evolution trend of the coupled coordination level between the digital economy and environmental quality and the regional trends of coupled indicators. Finally, the dynamics of the above relations were explored with an econometric model. The results show that the coupled coordination degree of the digital economy and environmental quality displays obvious regional heterogeneity, and the national coordination level exhibits dynamic convergence characteristics. The heterogeneity of the coupled coordination degree of the two systems in the eastern region has decreased year by year, except in the western region, the central region and the northeast region, where an upwards trend is observed. Overall, the Gini coefficient of the coupled coordination degree between the digital economy and environmental quality displays a certain downwards trend. The level of economic development, technological innovation level, industrial structure, degree of opening to the outside world, degree of environmental regulation, marketization index and financial development level have a positive influence on the coupled coordination of the digital economy and environmental quality. Environmental regulation is the core driver of the coupling of the two systems, and the economic development level, technological innovation level, industrial structure and degree of openness are the other major drivers. Therefore, in the processes of digital economy transformation and environmental governance, all regions should focus on balanced development between regions to optimize the overall efficiency of the two systems, consider external influence, enhance internal capabilities, and promote the coordination and co-development of the two systems.
Keywords
digital economy; ecological environment; coupled coordination; driving force
Subject
Business, Economics and Management, Economics
Copyright:
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