Applied Economics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 17
Published: Feb. 19, 2025
Building
livable
cities
is
a
global
urban
development
goal,
but
existing
research
has
largely
neglected
the
role
of
digital
infrastructure
in
construction
cities.
Utilizing
fixed
effects
models,
instrumental
variable,
staggered
difference-in-differences
propensity
score
matching
and
dynamic
panel
this
paper
examines
impact
on
liveability
281
prefecture-level
China
from
2005
to
2021.
The
finds
that
can
improve
by
enhancing
green
total
factor
productivity
technology
upgrading.
particularly
significant
improving
convenience,
environmental
comfort,
safety
stability.
Further
indicates
effect
moderated
economic
growth
finance.
Heterogeneity
tests
reveal
more
pronounced
central,
northeastern,
western
regions
compared
eastern
regions.
These
conclusions
hold
true
after
addressing
endogeneity
conducting
robustness
tests.
findings
provide
empirical
support
for
policies
aimed
at
liveability.
