Exploring the Digital Economy: Current Research Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities

Manuel J. Cobo, Nadia Karina Gamboa-Rosales, José Ricardo López-Robles and Enrique Herrera-Viedma

Chapter 6 in Transactions of ADIA Lab:Interdisciplinary Advances in Data and Computational Science, 2025, pp 153-178 from World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd.

Abstract: The digital economy is transforming global markets, industries, and labor structures through the integration of advanced digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the Internet of Things. This chapter explores the current research trends, challenges, and opportunities in the digital economy using a bibliometric and science mapping approach. By analyzing 3,226 publications from 2019 to 2023 using SciMAT, we identify the conceptual structure of digital economy research, highlighting key themes such as innovation management, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and blockchain technology. The findings indicate that while digitalization fosters economic growth and business model innovation, it also presents challenges, including cybersecurity threats, digital divides, and labor market disruptions. Our analysis provides a strategic framework for understanding the evolution of digital economy research and offers insights into future research directions, emphasizing the need for inclusive digital policies and interdisciplinary collaboration. This study contributes to the ongoing discourse on the digital economy, aiding policymakers, researchers, and industry stakeholders in navigating the digital transformation landscape.

Keywords: Computational Science; Data Science; AI Applications; Climate Science; Medical Imaging; Sustainability; Interdisciplinary Research; Data Science; Mathematical and Quantitative Finance (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C45 C63 G11 Q54 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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