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In this paper, the concepts of green development and coordinated development of the Internet are proposed, and the connotation of sustainable development of the Internet is defined further. Based on these, by using the comprehensive evaluation method, the Internet sustainable development index (ISDI) system is created and designed, the sustainable development level of the Internet in China is evaluated and measured systematically, and corresponding policy suggestions are given.
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This research was supported by the National Statistical Scientific Research Project under Grant No. 2010LC18.
This paper was recommended for publication by Editor LÜ Jinhu.
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Hu, Y. Statistic Measurement and Empirical Research on Sustainable Development of China Internet. J Syst Sci Complex 29, 336–349 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11424-015-4100-6
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