The impact of data elements on urban sustainable development: Evidence from the big data policy in China

IF 10.1 1区社会学 Q1 SOCIAL ISSUES

Technology in Society Pub Date : 2024-12-14 DOI:10.1016/j.techsoc.2024.102800

Tao Wu , Wenxuan Xu , Chih-Chun Kung

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This study addresses the research gap in examining the relationship between big data policies and urban sustainable development. We employ panel data encompassing 287 prefecture-level cities in China from 2010 to 2020 and incorporates 46 secondary indicators to devise an index system pertinent to sustainable urban development. Utilizing the inception of National Big Data Comprehensive Pilot Zones in 2015 and 2016 as a quasi-natural experiment, the research employs a multi-period Difference-in-Differences model to investigate the repercussions of data elements on sustainable urban development. Empirical evidence indicates that implementing big data policies is crucial in fostering sustainable urban development. Delving into the underlying mechanisms, the analysis reveals that big data policies can promote sustainable urban development by increasing venture capital, attracting talent, and fostering technology agglomeration in pilot cities. Additionally, this study finds that implementation outcomes vary according to the level of sustainable urban development, the extent of the digital economy, and population size. Further inquiry into spatial ramifications reveals that implementing big data policies within pilot cities induces a “siphon effect” that pulls investments and talent from nearby cities to them.

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17.90

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14.10%

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316

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60 days

期刊介绍： Technology in Society is a global journal dedicated to fostering discourse at the crossroads of technological change and the social, economic, business, and philosophical transformation of our world. The journal aims to provide scholarly contributions that empower decision-makers to thoughtfully and intentionally navigate the decisions shaping this dynamic landscape. A common thread across these fields is the role of technology in society, influencing economic, political, and cultural dynamics. Scholarly work in Technology in Society delves into the social forces shaping technological decisions and the societal choices regarding technology use. This encompasses scholarly and theoretical approaches (history and philosophy of science and technology, technology forecasting, economic growth, and policy, ethics), applied approaches (business innovation, technology management, legal and engineering), and developmental perspectives (technology transfer, technology assessment, and economic development). Detailed information about the journal's aims and scope on specific topics can be found in Technology in Society Briefings, accessible via our Special Issues and Article Collections.