Deciphering the digital divide: the heterogeneous and nonlinear influence of digital economy on urban-rural income inequality in China

Mengjiao Wang, Jianxu Liu · 2024 · Applied Economics

Summary. Digital economy expansion in China widens urban-rural income inequality, but this effect weakens as digitalization advances. The impact varies significantly by region: in developed areas with high education and openness, digital economy increases inequality, while in regions with stronger secondary industry and higher fiscal spending, it helps reduce inequality. Policymakers should tailor digital strategies to local conditions.

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  title   = {Deciphering the digital divide: the heterogeneous and nonlinear influence of digital economy on urban-rural income inequality in China},
  author  = {Mengjiao Wang and Jianxu Liu},
  journal = {Applied Economics},
  year    = {2024},
  doi     = {10.1080/00036846.2024.2364101},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.1080/00036846.2024.2364101}
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DOI

10.1080/00036846.2024.2364101

Countries

China

Regions

Asia

Categories

broadband-and-digital, regional-innovation-systems, policy

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2026-04-28