The Evolution of the Digital Economy: Paradigm Reshaping Across Sustainable Development and Platform Ecosystems

The Evolution of the Digital Economy: Paradigm Reshaping Across Sustainable Development and Platform Ecosystems

Introduction As a core driver of global economic growth, the digital economy's development has transcended traditional industrial and agricultural scopes, evolving into a new economic paradigm where digital knowledge and information are the main production factors. This analysis is based on bibliometric research of global academic literature, aiming to reveal the evolution trajectory of digital economy research and predict its key future development directions. The research indicates that this field has undergone three distinct phases: initial stability, accelerated growth, and a recent explosion. Current research hotspots have shifted from pure technological application to how to achieve the synergistic development of the digital economy and sustainable development, suggesting that future digital economy growth will no longer be isolated but a system deeply coupled with global sustainable development goals. For corporate executives, investors, and policymakers, understanding this evolutionary path is key to grasping the reshaping of future business models and market competitive landscapes.