In the digital era,the development of the digital economy has gained significant practical importance for enhancing reductions in carbon dioxide(CO_(2))emissions.However,existing studies must clarify the key“hidden”...In the digital era,the development of the digital economy has gained significant practical importance for enhancing reductions in carbon dioxide(CO_(2))emissions.However,existing studies must clarify the key“hidden”mechanisms driving actual changes in CO_(2)emissions.Although both the digital economy and CO_(2)emissions are widely researched topics,previous literature has rarely provided an explicit examination of their underlying mechanisms.This study conducts a detailed literature review and finds that the digital economy affects CO_(2)emissions through four main channels:technical,structural,resource allocation,and spatial spillover.However,these channels should not be examined independently due to their interactive effects.Moreover,each of these four channels can be further subdivided,making it essential to explore the subpaths and interconnections among them.By offering a more nuanced understanding of how the digital economy contributes to CO_(2)emissions reduction,this study provides valuable insights that can inform strategic policy development.展开更多
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China[Grant No.72274159].
文摘In the digital era,the development of the digital economy has gained significant practical importance for enhancing reductions in carbon dioxide(CO_(2))emissions.However,existing studies must clarify the key“hidden”mechanisms driving actual changes in CO_(2)emissions.Although both the digital economy and CO_(2)emissions are widely researched topics,previous literature has rarely provided an explicit examination of their underlying mechanisms.This study conducts a detailed literature review and finds that the digital economy affects CO_(2)emissions through four main channels:technical,structural,resource allocation,and spatial spillover.However,these channels should not be examined independently due to their interactive effects.Moreover,each of these four channels can be further subdivided,making it essential to explore the subpaths and interconnections among them.By offering a more nuanced understanding of how the digital economy contributes to CO_(2)emissions reduction,this study provides valuable insights that can inform strategic policy development.
