Cross-border E-commerce Reform and Entrepreneurial Activity in Urban Services - Evidence from Chinese Service Industry Enterprise Registration Data  

作　　者：Xin Gao Shuo Kong 

机构地区：[1]School of International Trade and Economics,Anhui University of Finance and Economics,China

出　　处：《China & World Economy》2024年第6期217-258,共42页中国与世界经济（英文版）

基　　金：support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.72341014).

摘　　要：Cross-border e-commerce(CBEC)significantly stimulates foreign trade development and the flow of goods and services.This study,using Chinese city-level data and a multiperiod difference-in-differences model based on CBEC comprehensive pilot zones,explores the impact of CBEC reform on urban service industry entrepreneurship.The results show that CBEC reform increased entrepreneurial activity,and this is confirmed by robustness tests.The mechanisms driving this efect include the attraction of foreign direct investment,improved information infrastructure,and talent development.Regional analysis reveals stronger effects in central,western,and noncoastal cities,and industry analysis highlights public and consumer services.Spatial heterogeneity shows that the reform's impact diminished with distance from pilot zones,with potential inhibitory efects in remote areas.This study demonstrates how CBEC reform can stimulate entrepreneurship and foster economicgrowth.

关 键 词：cross-border e-commerce comprehensive pilot zones entrepreneurial activity in the service industry multiperiod difference-in-differences spatial heterogeneity 

分 类 号：F724.6[经济管理—产业经济]