Research on the Mechanism of the Digital Economy’s Impact on Labor Market Structure

Abstract

As the core driver of the new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation, the digital economy is reshaping the operational logic and structural form of the global labor market. From the perspective of theoretical economics, this study systematically identifies the core transmission paths through which the digital economy affects labor market structure, and analyzes the micro-mechanisms of digital technology’s impacts across four dimensions: total employment, employment structure, wage determination, and labor relations. Drawing on stylized facts, it further summarizes emerging characteristics and challenges facing the current labor market. The findings reveal that the digital economy exerts a dual effect of creative destruction on the labor market: while technological progress generates new jobs and optimizes resource allocation efficiency, it also triggers structural contradictions including skill mismatch and employment polarization. Finally, targeted policy recommendations for labor market regulation are proposed to adapt to digital economy development, providing a theoretical reference for mitigating structural employment pressures and achieving balanced labor market growth.