The Moderating Effect and Equity Enhancement Path of Income Distribution Policy in the Context of the Digital Economy

Zijun Wang

Pinnacle Academic Press Proceedings Series, 2026, vol. 11, 1-7

Abstract: The rapid and pervasive development of the digital economy has fundamentally reshaped the traditional patterns of global income distribution. While technological progress and digital transformation have significantly improved overall production efficiency and created novel economic opportunities, they have simultaneously exacerbated distributional imbalances. These disparities primarily stem from the emergence of data monopolies, profound skill differentiation among the workforce, and the disproportionate wealth concentration driven by platform effects. This paper comprehensively analyzes the multidimensional mechanisms through which the digital economy influences income distribution dynamics. Specifically, it discusses the critical moderating effects of data rights confirmation and targeted skill training programs on primary distribution, emphasizing the need to empower workers in the digital age. Furthermore, it evaluates the role of digital taxation frameworks and robust social security mechanisms in optimizing secondary distribution. Additionally, the study proposes a strategic path to improve societal equity, which includes the systematic coordination of resource allocations and the comprehensive optimization of the overarching governance system. The research indicates that proactive institutional innovation is essential to balance data revenue sharing, effectively bridge the widening digital divide, and ultimately achieve a sustainable equilibrium between economic efficiency and social equity. By addressing these structural challenges, this study provides vital policy guidance for fostering inclusive development and ensuring that the dividends of the digital economy are shared more equitably across all segments of society.

Keywords: digital economy; income distribution; public policy; social equity; digital divide (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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