The Degree of Digital Platform Integration in the Regional Economy as a Strategic Development Mechanism under Systemic Transformations

Marat Safiullin; Artem  Guryanov

doi:10.48161/qaj.v6n2a2353

Authors

Marat Safiullin Department of Economic Theory and Econometrics, Institute of Management, Economics and Finance, Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University, Kazan 420008, Russia; Center for Advanced Economic Research, Tatarstan Academy of Sciences, Kazan 420111, Russia. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3708-8184
Artem Guryanov Center for Advanced Economic Research, Tatarstan Academy of Sciences, Kazan 420111, Russia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48161/qaj.v6n2a2353

Keywords:

Digital platforms, Electronic trading platforms, E-commerce, Innovation activity, Within-Between model.

Abstract

At present, digital platforms play an important role in economic development by improving interfirm interaction, reducing transaction costs, and supporting cooperation within value chains. Due to their growing relevance, digital platforms have become an important element of national and regional public policy. This study identifies and analyzes the factors associated with the level of digital platform integration in the regional economy of the Russian Federation, with particular attention to the Republic of Tatarstan. To address this task, the study applies econometric modeling based on the Within-Between panel data model using regional data for 2020–2023. The results show that digital platform integration is statistically associated with e-commerce activity, interfirm cooperation in innovation, organizational expenditures on information technology, and the volume of regulated procurement. The strongest association is observed for the share of organizations conducting most of their sales via the Internet. The findings clarify the specific features of the Russian digital platform market and provide a basis for policy recommendations aimed at strengthening digital platform integration in Russia and the Republic of Tatarstan.

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