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An investigation of a nexus between digital economy and society and climate risk: fresh insights from new estimation

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  • Le Thanh Ha

    (National Economics University)

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This paper aims to empirically determine the impact of the digital transformation procedure on climate risks. Digitalization is captured by four elements, including digital connectivity (DESI_CONN), digital public services (DESI_DPS), digital human capital (DESI_HC), and integration of digital technology (DESI_IDT). We apply various econometric techniques to a database of 24 nations in Europe between 2017 and 2022. Linear effect analysis shows that climate risks generally rise due to digitalization. However, the non-linear analysis points out that environmental risks tend to decrease when digitalization gains a certain level. To reaffirm these findings, we also adopt alternative measurements of digitalization and climate risks. Moreover, we also examine the short-run and long-run impact of digitalization on climate issues, indicating that the influence of digital transformation on the environment is apparent in the long-run period. Our outcomes suggest crucial policy performances for climate risk mitigation.

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  • Le Thanh Ha, 2025. "An investigation of a nexus between digital economy and society and climate risk: fresh insights from new estimation," Journal of Economic Structures, Springer;Pan-Pacific Association of Input-Output Studies (PAPAIOS), vol. 14(1), pages 1-33, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jecstr:v:14:y:2025:i:1:d:10.1186_s40008-025-00350-9
    DOI: 10.1186/s40008-025-00350-9
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    Keywords

    Digital economy and society; Climate risks; European countries;
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    JEL classification:

    • F21 - International Economics - - International Factor Movements and International Business - - - International Investment; Long-Term Capital Movements
    • G21 - Financial Economics - - Financial Institutions and Services - - - Banks; Other Depository Institutions; Micro Finance Institutions; Mortgages
    • O16 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Financial Markets; Saving and Capital Investment; Corporate Finance and Governance
    • C33 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Multiple or Simultaneous Equation Models; Multiple Variables - - - Models with Panel Data; Spatio-temporal Models

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