This paper explores the relationship between Bitcoin returns, the consumer price index, and economic policy uncertainty. Employing the QARDL method, this study examines both short- and long-term dynamics between macroeconomic factors and Bitcoin returns. Our analysis of monthly time series data...

This study explores the relationship between digital access, protection, and adoption in supporting technological entrepreneurship within national digital ecosystems. The study utilised PROCESS regression analysis on the Global Entrepreneurship Development Institute (GEDI)'s Digital Development...

This study aims to explore the links between the efficiency of public sector e-services and sustainable competitive advantage. In line with the emerging approach, the instrumental case study design and the mixed research strategy were used as the most appropriate methodology to answer the...

We construct an instrumental variable for the Internet penetration rate using China's "8-horizontal-8-longitudinal" optical cable network to identify the impact of the Internet on the agglomeration of producer services in cities. We find that, (i) the Internet promotes the agglomeration of...

The digital economy is a prevailing trend in global development, yet traditional firms still face challenges in digital transformation. Under institutional pressure, firms might imitate the digital strategy of their peers to mitigate these issues; there is still a lack of empirical research to...

In the wake of the global disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic, digital channels have emerged as a significant driver of business sales. As such, the value of digital business management has received considerable attention from industrial practitioners. Beyond conventional promotion...

Official online stores and online marketplaces present distinct challenges and opportunities for retail brands, impacting their control over the customer experience, pricing, and brand presentation. Understanding consumer intentions in online channel selection is crucial, especially given the...

The current study aims to discover the impact of cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) exports on regional economic growth in China. A benchmark regression via the fixed panel effect model was conducted (using STATA software) based on Chinese provincial data from 2015 to 2020. The results demonstrated...