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Li, R., & Gospodarik, C. G. (2024). Evolution of Digital Economy Differences among SCO Member Countries: Analysis and Perspectives. AlterEconomics, 21(3), 497–511. https://doi.org/10.31063/AlterEconomics/2024.21-3.4
Аннотация:
In the context of globalization and development of information technologies, the digital economy is increasingly recognized as a key indicator of national competitiveness. This research examines the spatial differences and patterns of the digital economy among SCO member states by analyzing indicators such as Internet penetration, e-commerce transactions, and digital infrastructure investment. Using the Theil index and exploratory spatial data analysis, the study reveals significant disparities in digital economic development and its spatial distribution characteristics among the member states. The findings indicate a clear stratification in the development levels of the digital economy, closely linked to the economic development levels and regional positions of each country. Despite the existence of this stratification, the overall distribution is relatively balanced. However, the pronounced imbalance in digital economy development affects not only individual member states’ economic growth but also has significant implications for the broader regional economic landscape. By analyzing the relationships between digital development levels and regional economic indicators, this research explores how the digital economy reshapes regional economic patterns. Therefore, SCO countries are encouraged to prioritize the development of the digital economy in nations with strong resource endowments, foster industrial upgrading, and enhance economic cooperation. By deepening the interaction between the digital economy and regional economies, SCO member states can collaboratively address the challenges of digitalization and achieve mutually beneficial development.
Rong Li — PhD candidate, Belarusian State University; https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5064-8446 (4, Nezavisimosti Avenue, Minsk, 220030, Belarus; e-mail: econ.lirong@qq.com).
Catherine G. Gospodarik — Cand. Sci. (Econ.), Associate Professor, Head of the Department of Analytical Economics and Econometrics, Faculty of Economics, Belarusian State University; Associate Professor of the Department of Business Analysis, Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5593-7728 (4, Nezavisimosti Avenue, Minsk, 220030, Belarus; e-mail: gospodarik@bsu.by; 49, Leningradsky Avenue, Moscow, 125167, Russian Federation; e-mail: eggospodarik@fa.ru).
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