Has the Development of The Digital Economy Reduced the Growth Rate of Carbon Emissions?

Abstract

Against the backdrop of the "30 · 60" dual carbon target, low-carbon development and the progress of the digital economy are the focus of attention at home and abroad. The digital economy has become an important driving force for high-quality economic development in China. This article studies panel data at the provincial level in China from 2011 to 2018, empirically testing the negative correlation between the development of the digital economy and the growth rate of carbon emissions, and verifying the mechanism effect of green technology innovation, Finally, the situation in the eastern, central, and western regions was discussed through sample analysis and robustness testing was conducted. Based on the above research conclusions, the following insights can be drawn: firstly, improve the speed and quality of digital economy development; Secondly, focus on the development of green innovative technologies.