Digital Economy – Worksheet 7

Identify which of the following belongs to the group of traditional indicators used in measuring the economy.

• Number of online transactions

• Rate of firms adopting digital technology in production

• Revenue from e-commerce

• Gross domestic product (GDP)

Which indicator helps evaluate labor efficiency in the economy?

• Average labor productivity

• Rate of use of digital technology

• Annual GDP growth rate

• Level of digitalization in enterprises and government

Which integrated set of indicators is used to measure the digital economy?

• Consumption of electricity and natural resources in traditional industries

• Labor productivity and population growth

• GDP, CPI, unemployment rate, degree of digital transformation of enterprises, and development of digital services

• GDP, CPI, and unemployment rate

Why is there inconsistency in measuring the digital economy across countries?

• Countries use different types of digital services in their economies

• Countries have different development strategies

• Countries have different legal systems

• Differences in technology infrastructure, data standards, and levels of digital economy development across countries

Why are measurements of the digital economy in developed countries often more accurate and effective than in developing countries?

• They have modern information technology infrastructure and statistical systems, and experienced specialists, enabling accurate and rapid data collection and analysis

• Developed countries have more stable economies with fewer fluctuations, making data collection easier

• They have larger numbers of high‑tech enterprises that provide more detailed economic information

• Their digital economies are less diverse, so measurement is easier

Why is harmonizing digital economy indicators at the international level a major challenge for statistical agencies?

• Countries lack the workforce to measure and analyze digital economy data

• Businesses do not want to share business data

• Countries use different standards and measurement methods when collecting and analyzing digital economy data

• Countries do not have enough data to measure the digital economy

Why are traditional indicators not the fundamental metrics for assessing the development of the modern economy?

• GDP indicators usually do not include value added from digital services and data, making the assessment incomplete

• Traditional indicators mainly measure traditional production of goods and services, which is insufficient to assess the impact of digital platforms on economic activity

• GDP and CPI cannot measure the contributions of ICT industries, making the results only partially accurate

• Traditional indicators do not reflect the level of technology adoption and the role of data in the modern economy; to fully capture development, additional indicators on technology, data and information, society, and environment are needed

Identify the role of core indicators in the integrated model for guiding the strategic development of the digital economy.

• They focus on data from specific industries related to key sectors of the economy

• They provide an overall view of the degree of digitization and reflect the effectiveness of the digital economy

• They help orient strategy, measure operational efficiency, optimize resources, and promote sustainable development of the digital economy

• They evaluate the performance of digital enterprises to reflect effectiveness

Why should policymakers use indicators on data and information during the decision‑making process?

• To allocate resources among government agencies to comprehensively assess digital economy development in line with context and social trends

• Indicators on data and information help track social trends and provide timely information so policies can be adjusted and updated to fit reality

• To improve public transport systems and support evaluation of transport demand

• To provide preferential loans to enterprises so policies are based on business behavior and needs

Identify the role of social and environmental indicators in proposing sustainable development policies.

• Evaluate goods on international markets to propose trade‑related policies

• Measure the digital economy’s impacts on society and the environment, forming a basis to design appropriate policies, reduce risks, promote social equity, protect natural resources, and ensure sustainability

• Measure population growth in large urban areas to support sustainable urban planning and resource management

• Monitor investment in heavy industry to adjust industrial development and environmental protection policies