The Promoting Role of Internet on the Upgrading of Consumption Structure in Rural Areas of Shandong Province

Zhang, Xiaojuan; Zhao, Yingsi; Xu, Yuting

doi:10.1007/978-981-15-5660-9_19

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“…We find that Internet development has a catalytic effect on consumption upgrading. This conclusion is consistent with the findings of studies [45,85]. We also verified this finding based on Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 93%

Internet Development, Consumption Upgrading and Carbon Emissions—An Empirical Study from China

Chen

Yang

2022

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Internet development has changed Chinese people’s consumption behavior, gradually expanding from survival consumption (SC) to development and enjoyment consumption (DEC) trends. Consumption is the new engine driving China’s economic growth and the terminal of carbon emissions. Simultaneously, China is undergoing a profound change toward the “double carbon” goal, the space for carbon emission reduction in traditional fields is gradually compressed. Therefore, it is necessary to explore carbon emissions from the perspective of consumption terminals. Based on provincial panel data, we use the fixed effects model and mediating effects model to explore the relationship between Internet development, consumption upgrading, and carbon emissions in a unified research framework. The findings show that: (1) Internet development leads to an increase in carbon emissions. A finding remains significant after using instrumental variables to mitigate endogeneity; (2) Internet development promotes consumption upgrading, reflected in development and enjoyment consumption expenditure; (3) Internet development contributes to increasing carbon emissions through consumption upgrading. Heterogeneity analysis shows that Internet development in eastern China significantly contributes to carbon emissions through consumption upgrading, while it is insignificant in central and western regions. The Internet development leading region contributes to an increase in carbon emissions through consumption upgrading. In comparison, the lagging region is insignificant. This study can provide a reference for policymakers in China or other countries to formulate energy-saving and emission-reduction policies in the Internet industry and provide a scientific basis for advocating people’s low-carbon consumption behavior and achieving carbon emission reduction at the consumption terminal.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 93%

Internet Development, Consumption Upgrading and Carbon Emissions—An Empirical Study from China

Chen

Yang

2022

IJERPH

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“…Firstly, we divide the subsample by age and select a youth subsample for regression analysis. In Table 3, model (3) shows that the regression coefficient was still significantly positive in the subsample. It indicates that Internet-using significantly increased the total household expenditure.…”

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confidence: 98%

“…"Internet +" has accelerated the speed of information circulation and dissemination, changed the consumption patterns, the household consumption shows a trend of high quality, diversification and personalization [3]. By using Internet, consumers can obtain massive product information, choose the right products.…”

Section: Literature Review and Research Hypothesismentioning

confidence: 99%

The Impact of Internet-Using on Household Consumption—An Empirical Study Based on Multiple Linear Regression

Wang¹,

Liu²

2023

Atlantis Highlights in Engineering

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Purpose-this paper is to study the impact of Internet-using on household consumption expenditure. Methodology-based on the data of Chinese General Social Survey in 2017, this study uses Stata16 software and multiple linear regression to test hypothesis. Findings-the results show that Internet-using significantly increases the total household expenditure, and has a significant positive impact on subsistence and development consumption. In terms of consumption structure, the regression coefficient of Internet-using on expenditure in food, clothing, leisure and entertainment, transportation and communication are positive and significant, while the coefficient is negative and not significant on housing, education, and health expenditures. The empirical results show that Internet-using is helpful to promote the household consumption.

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“…The development and application of the Internet have strengthened the interconnectedness between urban and rural areas, resulting in improved factor allocation, upgraded industrial structure, and impacted income distribution. The widespread use of the Internet has the potential to greatly enhance the consumer structure of individuals [29,30]. It is expected that the Internet will serve as a significant impetus in dismantling the urban-rural dual structure and unleashing consumption potential for both urban and rural residents.…”

Section: Theoretical Analysis and Research Hypothesismentioning

confidence: 99%

Internet Development and Urban–Rural Consumption Inequality: Evidence from Chinese Cities

2023

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The impact of the digital dividends from Internet development on urban and rural residents is influenced by the existing urban–rural dual structure, resulting in heterogeneous and time-varying impacts on urban–rural consumption inequality. This study aims to investigate the nonlinear effect and mechanism of the Internet development on urban–rural consumption inequality in China. Using panel data from 263 prefecture-level cities between 2016 and 2019, we employ a two-way fixed effect model and a threshold model to examine this relationship. The findings of our study are as follows: (a) Internet development exhibits a U-shaped relationship with urban-rural consumption inequality. This U-shaped relationship is statistically consistent and stable in the whole country and in cities outside the five major urban agglomerations. (b) The level of urbanization acts as a threshold for the relationship between Internet development and urban–rural consumption inequality. (c) The influence of Internet development on urban–rural consumption inequality operates through its impact on income inequality and premature industrial structure. To effectively harness the positive impact of Internet development in reducing urban–rural consumption inequality, several key aspects deserve attention: acknowledging regional disparities and leveraging the Internet’s positive impact on urban–rural consumption inequality, considering the joint effects of Internet and urbanization developments, addressing digital divides among vulnerable groups, and promoting effective integration between the Internet and industry, particularly in manufacturing.

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The Promoting Role of Internet on the Upgrading of Consumption Structure in Rural Areas of Shandong Province

Cited by 4 publications

References 2 publications

Internet Development, Consumption Upgrading and Carbon Emissions—An Empirical Study from China

Internet Development, Consumption Upgrading and Carbon Emissions—An Empirical Study from China

The Impact of Internet-Using on Household Consumption—An Empirical Study Based on Multiple Linear Regression

Internet Development and Urban–Rural Consumption Inequality: Evidence from Chinese Cities

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