The Research on the Effects of Internet to Chinese Economic Growth: Based on the Empirical Analysis of Provincial Panel Data

Abstract

The article makes an empirical analysis with Eviews 7.0. We selected 2010-2014 in 31 provincial regions GDP, Internet development level index, fixed asset investment and employment population index. We use the extended Douglas function to establish a panel data regression model to study the contribution of the Internet development to China’s economic growth. Based on the results, we put forward some policy recommendations.