Researching the Conceptual Characteristics of the Digital Economy Sector

Abstract

The article is aimed at researching the conceptual characteristics of the digital economy sector. The characteristic features of the digital economy, conceptions of the concept of digital economy and its empirical value are indicated. Based on the studying the theoretical and conceptual bases and definition of the concept of «digital economy», an own definition of the concept is formulated. The goals are defined and five main scientific approaches to understanding the essence of the digital economy are described. The basic conceptual characteristics of the sector of digital economy are systematized and summarized, which consist of the following elements: key concepts, signs, goals, basic systems and conditions of formation, indicators of development, factors influencing formation of digital economy, ways of development of digital economy and substantiation of these elements in the context of formation of the digital economy sector.

Keywords

• digital economy
• economic sector
• IT technologies
• digital transformation