Does the digital divide matter for short-term transportation policy outcomes? A spatial econometric analysis of Thailand

Setthasuravich, Prasongchai; Kato, Hironori

doi:10.1016/j.tele.2022.101858

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“…Third, by studying the impact of Thailand's digital divide on short-term transport policy, Hironori [109] found that the level of technological development in neighboring regions is often similar, and geographical constraints may widen the digital divide. Philipp [110] took European countries as the research object and found that there is spatial correlation in the economic growth of European countries.…”

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How Can the Digital Economy Promote the Integration of Rural Industries—Taking China as an Example

Zhang,

Sun,

Wang

2023

Agriculture

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The rapid development of China’s digital economy has promoted the digital transformation of Chinese society and become a new driving force for China’s social development. Furthermore, increasing farmers’ income is the central task of China’s “three rural issues” project, and the integrated development of primary, secondary, and tertiary rural industries is an important way to revitalize rural industries and broaden farmers’ income channels, so it is very important to promote the integrated development of rural industries. In the context of the rapid development of China’s digital economy, it is of great significance to study how the digital economy promotes the integration of rural industries. Therefore, this study analyzed how China’s digital economy promotes the integration of rural industries by using the panel data and regression models of 30 provinces (municipalities and districts) in China from 2011 to 2021. The results show that (1) there is a significant positive relationship between the development level of the digital economy and the level of rural–industrial integration and that the development of the digital economy promotes the process of rural–industrial integration; (2) intermediary effect analysis shows that as the digital economy promotes rural–industrial integration, scientific and technological innovation levels and rural human capital are important intermediary channels; and (3) spatial analysis shows that the development of the digital economy can not only promote the integration of rural industries in the province but also have a positive spatial spillover effect on neighboring provinces. Therefore, it is necessary to create a good atmosphere for the development of the digital economy, constantly promote the development of the digital economy, pay attention to scientific and technological innovation and rural talent training, and promote the integration and coordinated development of the digital economy and rural industries between regions in order to improve the level of rural–industrial integration and contribute to the rural revitalization strategy.

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How Can the Digital Economy Promote the Integration of Rural Industries—Taking China as an Example

Zhang,

Sun,

Wang

2023

Agriculture

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“…The speed of convergence (divergence) is indicated by s = −ln (1 − |β|) /T during the investigating period T; the half-life cycle is approximately indicated by τ = ln (2)/s, and the unit is in years (Lv et al, 2020). The development of digital economy is affected by geographical location, and spatial analysis is necessary (Pick and Nishida, 2015;Lucendo-Monedero et al, 2019;Setthasuravich and Kato, 2022). Owing to the increasing interaction effect between cities, it is necessary to introduce the spatial effect into the conventional convergence model to construct the β convergence.…”

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Reducing the “digital divide” to reap the “digital dividend”: spatial differences and convergence of the digital economy in cities of China

Han,

Song,

Chen

2024

Front. Sustain. Cities

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Bridging the “digital divide” to benefit from the “digital dividend” reflects the inclusive development of the digital economy, which affects the sustainable development of the overall economy and society. Based on the different spatial perspectives of certain regions, city clusters, and cities, this study presents the “digital divide” and “digital dividend” for the development of China's digital economy. A combined entropy method was used to measure the development of the digital economy in cities of China from 2011 to 2019. The Dagum Gini coefficient and its decomposition were used to explore the spatial differences of the digital economy and their sources, while the coefficient of variation and the spatial panel model were used to examine the convergence of the digital economy. Our findings suggest that the development level of the digital economy in Chinese cities has continuously improved. Second, the spatial differences of the digital economy in the four regions and nine city clusters of China that were investigated are decreasing, indicating that the “digital divide” is narrowing and presenting a significant “digital dividend.” The total differences were mainly owing to those between the regions (among the city clusters). Third, the development of the digital economy in the four regions and nine city clusters demonstrated characteristics of σ, β, and club convergences. Finally, the evolution path of the spatial differentiation of the digital economy in cities of China is presented, and the “digital dividend” also demonstrates different stage characteristics. This study analyzed the spatial differences in the digital economy of cities in China and clarified the convergence and influence mechanisms of its development at different spatial scales. The findings provide a basis for the evolution of spatial and temporal patterns of the digital economy of cities in China and presents policy implications for promoting the regionally coordinated and sustainable development of the digital economy. Suggestions from the national and regional levels are more necessary to further narrow the “digital divide,” create a “digital dividend,” and digital drives sustainable economic development.

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“…In the social category, the Internet Access Divide (IAD) is a ratio representing the proportion of non-internet users to the total population in each province, sourced from the National Statistical Office of Thailand. IAD was calculated based on the method proposed by Setthasuravich and Kato [50,51]. The Political and Social Participation Index (PSI) is a measure of political and social engagement in each province, encompassing activities such as voting in elections and membership in community groups, obtained from the Office of the National Economics and Social Development Council.…”

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The Digital Divide, Wealth, and Inequality: An Examination of Socio-Economic Determinants of Collaborative Environmental Governance in Thailand through Provincial-Level Panel Data Analysis

Denfanapapol,

Setthasuravich,

Rattanakul

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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Collaborative environmental governance (CEG) is a tripartite process that engages the government, private sector, and general public in decision-making related to environmental challenges, focusing on fostering more sustainable and efficient solutions. Understanding the specific factors influencing the degree of CEG presents a significant challenge, particularly in developing countries. This study aims to identify and assess the socio-economic determinants affecting the degree of CEG in Thailand, a representative developing country. Utilizing robust panel data models, which are well-suited to handle the complex variability of socio-economic factors, we analyzed provincial-level data from 2017 and 2019. Our findings revealed the associations between the degree of CEG and variables such as the internet access divide, economic activities, income inequality, and budget allocations for environmental activities. This research fills critical gaps in our understanding of how these determinants shape collaborative governance efforts, offering novel insights that challenge existing paradigms and providing actionable recommendations for policymakers striving to enhance environmental governance in developing regions.

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Does the digital divide matter for short-term transportation policy outcomes? A spatial econometric analysis of Thailand

Cited by 7 publications

References 89 publications

How Can the Digital Economy Promote the Integration of Rural Industries—Taking China as an Example

How Can the Digital Economy Promote the Integration of Rural Industries—Taking China as an Example

Reducing the “digital divide” to reap the “digital dividend”: spatial differences and convergence of the digital economy in cities of China

The Digital Divide, Wealth, and Inequality: An Examination of Socio-Economic Determinants of Collaborative Environmental Governance in Thailand through Provincial-Level Panel Data Analysis

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