Based on a unique survey and administrative employer-employee data, we show that the COVID-19 pandemic acted as a push factor for the diffusion of digital technologies in Germany. About two in three firms invested in digital technologies, in particular in hardware and software to enable...

Digital transformation is a driver of economic growth by improving labour productivity, increasing competitiveness and exploiting the potential of e-commerce. Digital revolution is “a game changer” as it reshapes the way production, distribution and consumption are organised within firms and...

Accelerating the development of the digital economy and building digital industrial clusters with international competitiveness has become an important connotation of China's high-quality economic development. From the perspective of the digital economy, this paper makes an in-depth study of the...

Information and communication technology (ICT) has witnessed a surge in student enrolment and publications, reflecting its increasing demand and supply. However, the literature has largely overlooked the wellbeing and satisfaction of students pursuing ICT education. This study aims to bridge...

Information flows, and thus information technology (IT) are central to the structure of firms and markets. Using data from the U.S. Census Bureau, we provide firm-level evidence that increases in IT intensity are associated with increases in firm size and concentration in both employment and...

Data have changed the characteristics of the global value chain in the context of digital economy. Standards and innovation are the key facilitators of digital economy. Considering the collaborative development of innovation and standardization, this paper constructs a theoretical model of the...

Digital technologies are being introduced in all areas of the construction industry with the overarching goals of increasing productivity while simultaneously simplifying work and reducing errors. Nevertheless, their use and the associated implementation in construction companies is currently...

The present paper aims to assess both the direct as well as the indirect effects of internal enablers on internal integration and business performance in the supply chain. A full managerial comprehension of the connection between supply chain integration (SCI) and business performance is missing...