Reducing the “digital divide” to reap the “digital dividend”: spatial differences and convergence of the digital economy in cities of China

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The digital economy in Chinese cities has continuously improved, reflecting effective policy implications.
The combined entropy method measured digital economy growth from 2011 to 2019 across different regions.
Findings indicate that spatial differences in the digital economy are decreasing, suggesting a narrowing digital divide and notable dividends are emerging in city clusters across the nation and city clusters evidence convergence patterns of σ, β, and club types in the digital economy development.

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Analysis reveals narrowing digital divide and convergence in China's digital economy, suggesting enhanced development.

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