The role of e-commerce demonstration zones in carbon emission reduction: Harmonizing economy and environment DOI
Juntao Du, Ziyi Zhang, Xueli Chen

et al.

Energy & Environment, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Aug. 11, 2024

The convergence of economic growth and environmental preservation has become a crucial objective for governments worldwide. As the digital economy helps transform industries, its carbon-reducing effect been continuously validated. Technological innovation, policy support, promotion trade openness are ways to encourage greening economy. Currently, China is vigorously building national e-commerce demonstration zone (EDZ). Hence, main purpose this study explore how e-commerce, as an important part economy, can help reduce carbon emissions (CE). Based on panel data 276 prefecture-level cities in from 2007 2019, empirical results obtained under difference-in-difference model that establishment EDZs bring 0.0463 units reduction CE. suppressing CE more significant some regions located west, with larger city sizes relatively scarce resource endowments. Distinguishing common paths industrial structure, technological optimal allocation resources, also reveals regulating role mechanism analysis finds increasing foreign direct investment effectively promote findings paper emphasize practical significance energy saving emission reduction, promoting green high-quality development, provide valuable references managers makers.

Language: Английский

How does the digital economy affect the green transition: The role of industrial intelligence and E-commerce DOI
Chenchen Huang, Min Du, Boqiang Lin

et al.

Research in International Business and Finance, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 73, P. 102541 - 102541

Published: Aug. 27, 2024

Language: Английский

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Efficacy of Digital Pricing Strategies on Customer Buying Decisions in the ECommerce Industry: A PLS-SEM Approach DOI Creative Commons
Tajudeen Alaburo Abdulsalam,

Remilekun Akimot Omolaja,

Rofiat Bolanle Tajudeen

et al.

African Journal of Stability and Development (AJSD), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(1), P. 73 - 123

Published: May 17, 2024

E-commerce is a vital component of global retail sustainability, expanding at rate 14% annually, fuelled by increased internet adoption (55%), with over five billion users worldwide. In Africa, e-commerce revenues have surged to $31.18 million, Nigeria’s Business Consumer (B2C) index hitting 53.2 points and boasting 55% penetration in 2023, ranking fourth highest on the continent. The globalisation markets has exposed ecommerce companies economic downturns, compelling them adopt strategic pricing approaches ensure sustained profitability competitiveness. Consumers become more price-sensitive, emphasising need for firms accurately gauge sensitivity influence purchasing decisions effectively. This research explores how stores utilise digital strategies impact behaviour Gen Z consumers Nigeria. By employing an exploratory design, study utilised online survey distributed through Google Form, targeting tech-savvy consumers, who represent 85% 384-sample size derived using Borden sampling model. being guided theory planned behaviour, PLS-SEM model indicates that special event (0.433, 91.8% effect), sample product (0.236, 85.0% loss leader 93% effect) significantly Z’s consumer patronage (62.4%). Furthermore, lining (0.457, 93.7% high captive (0.161, 96.21% optional strategy (0.252, 96.0% medium purchase satisfaction (67.2%). underscores importance shaping behaviour. recommends incorporate promotional mix business tactics; governments should monitor fair practices, retailers educate about foster informed decisions. acknowledges potential biases data collection, stemming from unequal access among resulting partial representation diverse range behaviours across continent, as various cultural, economic, social factors can behaviours.

Language: Английский

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The Role of Technologies in Facilitating Circular Economy of China's E-Commerce Section DOI
Poshan Yu,

Z.M. Zhang,

Steve K. M. Wong

et al.

Advances in finance, accounting, and economics book series, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 151 - 174

Published: Nov. 15, 2024

The burgeoning e-commerce sector in China stands at the crossroads of technological innovation and sustainable development, particularly within context circular economy. This paper explores multifaceted role that technologies play enhancing economic practices this rapidly evolving industry. primary questions addressed are: (1) What key are influencing China's economy sector? (2) How can we assess impact these on e-commerce? (3) broader applications potential challenges for scaling practices? Employing analytical capabilities CiteSpace, study identifies maps out pivotal facilitating a These include advancements big data analytics, blockchain supply chain transparency, IoT resource monitoring, AI-driven platforms waste reduction materials management. By highlighting interconnectedness technologies, offers comprehensive overview ecosystem propelling then transitions to an evaluative framework, using case studies gauge effectiveness technologies. examining real-world sector, provides qualitative insights into how technology not only drives efficiency sustainability but also engenders new business models consumer behaviors aligned with principles. Lastly, implications findings discussed, alongside opportunities. argues integration is instrumental green serves as catalyst competitiveness global scale. recommendations policymakers industry stakeholders leverage advance more resource-efficient,

Language: Английский

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The role of e-commerce demonstration zones in carbon emission reduction: Harmonizing economy and environment DOI
Juntao Du, Ziyi Zhang, Xueli Chen

et al.

Energy & Environment, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Aug. 11, 2024

The convergence of economic growth and environmental preservation has become a crucial objective for governments worldwide. As the digital economy helps transform industries, its carbon-reducing effect been continuously validated. Technological innovation, policy support, promotion trade openness are ways to encourage greening economy. Currently, China is vigorously building national e-commerce demonstration zone (EDZ). Hence, main purpose this study explore how e-commerce, as an important part economy, can help reduce carbon emissions (CE). Based on panel data 276 prefecture-level cities in from 2007 2019, empirical results obtained under difference-in-difference model that establishment EDZs bring 0.0463 units reduction CE. suppressing CE more significant some regions located west, with larger city sizes relatively scarce resource endowments. Distinguishing common paths industrial structure, technological optimal allocation resources, also reveals regulating role mechanism analysis finds increasing foreign direct investment effectively promote findings paper emphasize practical significance energy saving emission reduction, promoting green high-quality development, provide valuable references managers makers.

Language: Английский

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