Impact of Digital Inclusive Finance on the High‑Quality Development of Rural Economy: Evidence from China

Lu Zhang, Sana Azam, Jacquline Tham · 2025 · Research on World Agricultural Economy

Summary. Digital inclusive finance significantly promotes high-quality rural economic development in China. Using provincial panel data from 2011 to 2022, the study finds that digital inclusive finance—measured through coverage, usage depth, and digitalization—strengthens rural innovation, coordination, green development, openness, and shared prosperity. The positive effects hold across eastern, central, and western regions, suggesting digital finance tools effectively address rural development challenges.

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  title   = {Impact of Digital Inclusive Finance on the High‑Quality Development of Rural Economy: Evidence from China},
  author  = {Lu Zhang and Sana Azam and Jacquline Tham},
  journal = {Research on World Agricultural Economy},
  year    = {2025},
  doi     = {10.36956/rwae.v6i2.1630},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.36956/rwae.v6i2.1630}
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DOI

10.36956/rwae.v6i2.1630

Countries

China

Regions

Asia

Categories

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

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2026-04-28