Inclusion and Innovation in the Digital Economy

1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-041-12989-9
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 170 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm

Reihe: Routledge Studies in the Economics of Innovation

Inclusion and Innovation in the Digital Economy shows how Europe’s digital future can be both innovative and inclusive. Based on EU-27 data from 2015–2023, it uncovers what truly drives digital progress and how countries can align technological growth with social equity.

At its heart lies a unique framework that connects innovation with inclusion, highlighting not only technology and growth but also the critical roles of skills, trust, and fairness. By combining advanced analytical tools with accessible explanations, the book maps national pathways of digitalisation and develops credible scenarios to 2030 for indices such as DESI. The results are clear: ICT human capital is the decisive channel through which socio-economic structures shape digital outcomes. By identifying distinct trajectories across the EU, the book translates complex data into actionable insights for policy, strategy, and investment.

With clear visuals, transparent sources, and replicable methods, it is both rigorous and practical. This book is written for researchers seeking evidence, policymakers shaping digital strategies, and business leaders making informed decisions. It is not just another academic study, but a decision-enabling resource for Europe’s digital decade.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Sokolowska, Ewelina

Gawrycka, Malgorzata

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Internationale Wirtschaft Wirtschaftliche Globalisierung
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Volkswirtschaftslehre Allgemein Wirtschaftstheorie, Wirtschaftsphilosophie
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Management
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Volkswirtschaftslehre Allgemein Arbeitsmarkt
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Internationale Wirtschaft Entwicklungsökonomie & Emerging Markets
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Finanzsektor & Finanzdienstleistungen Finanzsektor & Finanzdienstleistungen: Allgemeines
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Nachhaltigkeit

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction to the Digital Economy 2. Business Model Transformation in the Digital Economy 3. The Labor Market in the Digital Economy Era: Opportunities and Challenges 4. Digital Inclusion and Exclusion: Social and Ethical Dimensions 5. Towards 2030: The Global Future of the Digital Economy 6. Conclusion

Über Autor(innen)

Ewelina Sokolowska is Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Digital Economy and Finance at the Faculty of Management and Economics, Gdansk University of Technology, Poland.

Malgorzata Gawrycka is Associate Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Management and Economics at the Gdansk University of Technology, Poland.