Exploring the impact of digital transformation on productivity: the role of artificial intelligence technology, green technology, and energy technology
The aim of this paper is to explore the technological innovation mechanism by which digital transformation (DT) influences total factor productivity (TFP). We take the Chinese listed firms from 2007 to 2020 as research samples, and con- tribute to the above goals based on fixed-effect models, instr...
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The aim of this paper is to explore the technological innovation mechanism by which digital transformation (DT) influences total factor productivity (TFP). We take the Chinese listed firms from 2007 to 2020 as research samples, and con- tribute to the above goals based on fixed-effect models, instrumental variables, mediation effect, and moderating effect models. It has been found that (1) while DT contributes positively to productivity, the enhancement of TFP in current DT is primarily attributed to artificial intelligence (AI) technology rather than other techno- logical innovation. (2) From an innovation-directed perspective, the impact of DT on TFP may be offset by other forms of technological innovation, such as green and energy technology. Specifically, the non-AI direction of technological innovation may not align with the productivity implications of DT. (3) Intellectual property protection impedes the impact of DT on productivity and constrains the deployment of AI technology. Conversely, business strategic radicalism and corporate intangible asset have yielded favorable outcomes. This study not only verifies that the technological innovation channel of DT for enhancing TFP mainly stems from AI technology, but also implies that the current DT might exert a negative effect on other technologies.
First published online 12 February 2025
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| spelling | doaj-art-caf16841f7fd41699b23d71453bc4fc52025-08-20T02:48:05ZengVilnius Gediminas Technical UniversityTechnological and Economic Development of Economy2029-49132029-49212025-02-0110.3846/tede.2025.23009Exploring the impact of digital transformation on productivity: the role of artificial intelligence technology, green technology, and energy technology Fang Qu0Qian Tang1Chun-Mei Li2Jun Liu3School of Economics, Xihua University, Chengdu, ChinaSchool of Economics, Xihua University, Chengdu, ChinaSchool of Economics, Xihua University, Chengdu, ChinaSchool of Economics, Xihua University, Chengdu, China The aim of this paper is to explore the technological innovation mechanism by which digital transformation (DT) influences total factor productivity (TFP). We take the Chinese listed firms from 2007 to 2020 as research samples, and con- tribute to the above goals based on fixed-effect models, instrumental variables, mediation effect, and moderating effect models. It has been found that (1) while DT contributes positively to productivity, the enhancement of TFP in current DT is primarily attributed to artificial intelligence (AI) technology rather than other techno- logical innovation. (2) From an innovation-directed perspective, the impact of DT on TFP may be offset by other forms of technological innovation, such as green and energy technology. Specifically, the non-AI direction of technological innovation may not align with the productivity implications of DT. (3) Intellectual property protection impedes the impact of DT on productivity and constrains the deployment of AI technology. Conversely, business strategic radicalism and corporate intangible asset have yielded favorable outcomes. This study not only verifies that the technological innovation channel of DT for enhancing TFP mainly stems from AI technology, but also implies that the current DT might exert a negative effect on other technologies. First published online 12 February 2025 https://jau.vgtu.lt/index.php/TEDE/article/view/23009digital transformationartificial intelligence technologygreen technologyenergy technologytotal factor productivity |
| spellingShingle | Fang Qu Qian Tang Chun-Mei Li Jun Liu Exploring the impact of digital transformation on productivity: the role of artificial intelligence technology, green technology, and energy technology Technological and Economic Development of Economy digital transformation artificial intelligence technology green technology energy technology total factor productivity |
| title | Exploring the impact of digital transformation on productivity: the role of artificial intelligence technology, green technology, and energy technology |
| title_full | Exploring the impact of digital transformation on productivity: the role of artificial intelligence technology, green technology, and energy technology |
| title_fullStr | Exploring the impact of digital transformation on productivity: the role of artificial intelligence technology, green technology, and energy technology |
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| title_short | Exploring the impact of digital transformation on productivity: the role of artificial intelligence technology, green technology, and energy technology |
| title_sort | exploring the impact of digital transformation on productivity the role of artificial intelligence technology green technology and energy technology |
| topic | digital transformation artificial intelligence technology green technology energy technology total factor productivity |
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