Impact mechanisms of digital economy development on educational equity: An empirical study
Yaxin Liu
Anhui University of Finance and Economics
Lizhu Li
Anhui University of Finance and Economics
Shanshan Kong
Anhui University of Finance and Economics
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59429/bam.v7i2.10508
Keywords: Digital economy; Educational equity; Marketization index; Income disparity
Abstract
As a pivotal national strategy, educational equity bridges social fairness, economic growth, and common prosperity.Amid rapid digitalization, the digital economy emerges as a dual force—both advancing societal progress and creating opportunities with challenges for educational equity.Using panel data from 30 Chinese provinces, this study employs a theoretical framework integrating educational equity and human capital theories to empirically assess the digital economy’s heterogeneous impacts.A dynamic fixed-effects model reveals regional disparities, while mechanism analyses demonstrate transmission channels via marketization and income redistribution.Findings inform evidence-based policies for synergistic development of digitalization and educational equity
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