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Multidimensional Measurement of High-Quality Development of Urban Digital Economy in China

Authors
Qunxi Gong1, Ling Tang1, *
1School of Economics and Management, Chongqing Jiaotong University, Chongqing, 400074, China
*Corresponding author. Email: 622240910089@mails.cqjtu.edu.cn
Corresponding Author
Ling Tang
Available Online 20 February 2026.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-992-6_45How to use a DOI?
Keywords
digital economy; high-quality development; multidimensional measurement
Abstract

This study constructs a comprehensive evaluation index to assess the high-quality development index (HQDI) of the digital economy in 251 Chinese prefecture-level cities, using the coefficient variation–entropy weighting method and an improved coupling coordination model. Results show that from 2011 to 2022, the HQDI increased from 0.197 to 0.286, representing a growth rate of 45.2%, with marked regional disparities. Eastern cities lead through technological clustering and industrial synergy, while northeastern cities lag in transformation. Across dimensions- digital industry development, digital technological development, digital inclusive finance, and digital infrastructure, and inclusive temporal-equity and spatial differences are significant. Coupling coordination has improved, with dysfunctional cities declining and transitional coordinated cities increasing; however, coordinated cities comprise only 1.99%, indicating substantial room for improvement. Policy recommendations include adopting differentiated development strategies, strengthening regional synergies and cooperation, and enhancing inclusiveness and fairness to promote balanced, high-quality growth of the digital economy.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2025 4th International Conference on Mathematical Statistics and Economic Analysis (MSEA 2025)
Series
Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research
Publication Date
20 February 2026
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978-94-6463-992-6
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2352-5428
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10.2991/978-94-6463-992-6_45How to use a DOI?
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© 2026 The Author(s)
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