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How does China’s information and communications technology infrastructure investment promote economic growth?

How does China’s information and communications technology infrastructure investment promote... This study aims to analyse the effects of China’s information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure investment on economic growth.Design/methodology/approachUsing a panel data set of China’s 30 regions during 2010–2015, this study uses the generalized method of moments (GMM) methods.FindingsThis study finds that compared with “old-type” infrastructure investment such as transport infrastructure and utility infrastructure, there is a time lag but greater effect from ICT infrastructure investment on growth and this relation is non-linear. Also, the human capital factor plays an enhancing role.Originality/valueThis study is the first of its kind that examines the relationship between ICT infrastructure investment and growth in China. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Indian Growth and Development Review Emerald Publishing

How does China’s information and communications technology infrastructure investment promote economic growth?

Indian Growth and Development Review , Volume 14 (2): 13 – Jun 15, 2021

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
Copyright
© Emerald Publishing Limited
ISSN
1753-8254
DOI
10.1108/igdr-09-2020-0142
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Abstract

This study aims to analyse the effects of China’s information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure investment on economic growth.Design/methodology/approachUsing a panel data set of China’s 30 regions during 2010–2015, this study uses the generalized method of moments (GMM) methods.FindingsThis study finds that compared with “old-type” infrastructure investment such as transport infrastructure and utility infrastructure, there is a time lag but greater effect from ICT infrastructure investment on growth and this relation is non-linear. Also, the human capital factor plays an enhancing role.Originality/valueThis study is the first of its kind that examines the relationship between ICT infrastructure investment and growth in China.

Journal

Indian Growth and Development ReviewEmerald Publishing

Published: Jun 15, 2021

Keywords: Growth and development strategies; Regional development; Infrastructure; Infrastructure investment; Information and communications technology (ICT); Human capital; Made in China 2025; Supply-side reform; O18; O23; O38; O53

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