Digital economy and entrepreneurial vitality: unveiling the impact and mechanisms through the lens of smart cities.

ABSTRACT: Technological advancements have become a crucial driver of economic growth, particularly in the digital economy, where they have significantly spurred innovation and entrepreneurship across various sectors. This progress has also led to the rise of smart cities, which serve as practical contexts for implementing the digital economy. By integrating technological advancements and the digital economy, smart cities have further unlocked their potential through the development of digital and intelligent infrastructure. However, research on the impact of the digital economy on urban entrepreneurial activity remains limited, especially regarding its underlying mechanisms. To address this gap, this study constructs a panel dataset covering 284 prefecture-level cities in China from 2010 to 2021 and

SUBMITTER: Zhang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12022349 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature