Coupling and Coordination Analysis of Digital Economy and High-Quality Development of Manufacturing Industry: An Empirical Study Based on Shaanxi Province, China

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jmsd.202412610

Author(s)

Yihua Sun1, Sazali Abd Wahab1,2

Affiliation(s)

1Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur, Kajang 43000, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia 2School of Business, University Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

Abstract

A strong manufacturing base is crucial for achieving high-quality economic growth, and the digital economy is increasingly recognized as a vital catalyst for its progress. This study analyzes the relationship between these two sectors in Shaanxi Province, China, using data from 2010 to 2021. Employing the entropy weight method, I developed indices to assess the development of both the digital economy and high-quality manufacturing, then used a coupling coordination model to examine their interaction. My findings show a clear positive trend in the coupling and coordination between the digital economy and manufacturing in Shaanxi, which has recently reached a state of good coordination. However, achieving a sustained and stable level of high-quality coordination remains a key objective. We conclude by recommending interventions aimed at strengthening this synergistic relationship.

Keywords

Digital Economy; High-Quality Development; Entropy Weight Method; Coupling Coordination

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