Digital Economy Applications in International Trade

Digital applications that shape the course of the global economy have become increasingly important in recent years. In terms of country economies, it is thought that economic growth will gain momentum as a result of technological developments as well as workforce, capital, and natural resources. Compared to the traditional economy, the digital economy system is where digital technologies are at the forefront. It covers topics such as information technologies, the Internet, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and blockchain applications. Especially with the recent global epidemic, it has become clear that it is necessary to benefit from digital technologies in both national and international trade. It is necessary to attach importance to digital economy applications to facilitate communication and access, reduce costs, increase market share, and be faster and more efficient. It is thought that thanks to digital economy applications, the competitiveness of businesses in international trade will increase, and they can achieve more sustainable growth. However, with digitalization, attention must be paid to issues such as security, data privacy, and compliance. In this study, digital economy applications and their importance in international trade will be discussed, and the issues that need to be considered will be evaluated.