Tag: Ecology

EconomyUrban

Digital Economy Clusters Boost Urban Resilience in Chinese Cities, Study Finds

New research examines how digital economy clusters strengthen urban resilience across Chinese cities. The study identifies technological innovation and industrial infrastructure as key mechanisms driving this positive relationship, with significant spatial effects observed between neighboring regions.

Digital Transformation and Urban Resilience

According to recent research published in Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, the digital economy agglomeration significantly promotes urban resilience in Chinese cities. The comprehensive study, analyzing data from 2001 to 2023, demonstrates how clustered digital economic activities enhance cities’ abilities to withstand and recover from various shocks and stresses.

by Natalie Brooks
EconomicsEnergy Policy

Doughnut Economics Framework Reveals Global Growth Imbalance and Pathways to Sustainable Development

** The updated Doughnut Economics framework reveals a global economy dangerously out of balance, with ecological overshoot accelerating while social progress stagnates. This comprehensive analysis shows how nations can repurpose economic systems toward human and environmental flourishing rather than destructive growth. **CONTENT:**

In an era of escalating climate crises and persistent social inequalities, the Doughnut Economics framework provides a powerful visual metaphor for understanding humanity’s precarious position between social deprivation and ecological collapse. Originally developed by economist Kate Raworth in her influential 2017 book “Doughnut Economics: Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st Century Economist,” this revolutionary approach challenges conventional economic thinking that prioritizes growth above all else.

by Natalie Brooks