Digitization Of Tourism And The Economy In Malaysia

English

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to determine how economic growth and tourist revenue collection are related, internet users, and government spending in Malaysia reflects the long-term and short-term effects of factors related to the digital economy and tourism. This study uses the ARDL approach with data from the world bank from 2000 to 2020. We find that in the short term, the previous year's economic growth had a significant positive effect on economic growth this year, but in contrast to tourism income which in the short term had a negative effect on economic growth, Likewise, the internet user variable has a significant negative effect. However, government spending has a significant positive effect on economic growth in Malaysia.