A Bibliometric Review on the Digital Economy and Economic Growth Scholarship: Based on CiteSpace Software and WoS Database

Chaonan Chi; Norasibah Abdul Jalil; Norimah Rambeli

doi:10.54097/bxfs0573

Authors

Chaonan Chi
Norasibah Abdul Jalil
Norimah Rambeli

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/bxfs0573

Keywords:

Scientometric analysis; digital economy and economic growth; citespace.

Abstract

In current academic and practical realms, there is a growing focus on exploring the correlation between the digital economy and economic development. Despite this heightened attention, a notable absence of systematic reviews analyzing this nexus exists. To address this gap, a comprehensive literature review, incorporating bibliometric and scientometric analyses, is imperative. Utilizing the Web of Science (WoS) database and CiteSpace (6.2.R4(64-bit)Advanced), we conduct an in-depth analysis of the digital economy and economic development research over the past two decades. The main results are as follows: Major contributors include universities and government departments, with notable input from Ukraine, Russia, and China. Collaborations are primarily country-based, and transnational groups are infrequent. Future research should explore digital technology's role in sustainable development, the catalyzing impact of digital innovation on emerging industries, the digital economy's influence on social inequality, and digital transformation.

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