Features of digitization of the US economy as the world leader in the it services market

Abstract

This article explores the key features of the digitalization process in the United States economy, emphasizing its role as the global leader in the IT services sector. The analysis confirms that the United States holds a dominant position in the international IT services market, boasting the highest volume of exports. Special attention is given to the overall level of digitalization in the U.S. economy. The country's position in global rankings of digitalization and digital competitiveness is identified. Trends in the volume of IT services exports over the past decade are analyzed, along with the geographical structure of U.S. IT services exports. Furthermore, the study outlines major barriers and emerging trends in the development of digitalization within the economy. The subject of this research is the patterns and trajectories of digital transformation in the U.S. economy, considered in the context of its leadership in the global IT services market. The purpose of the study is to define the distinctive features of the digitalization of the U.S. economy as the world’s foremost exporter of IT services. The study addresses the following objectives: to characterize the specific features of the United States’ economic digitalization; to analyze the dynamics of IT services exports; to examine the geographic distribution of IT service trade; to determine the country’s position in international digital competitiveness rankings; and to outline prevailing trends in the digitalization of the U.S. economy. The methodological framework of the study includes system analysis to identify the characteristics of digitalization; graphical methods to illustrate trends in IT services exports; and expert evaluation methods to assess the country’s global digital competitiveness. The analysis yielded the following results: the United States’ leading role in the global IT services market was reaffirmed, and key characteristics of digital economic development at the national level were identified. Conclusions: The digital economy accounts for a substantial share of the United States’ gross domestic product and is marked by high added value. To sustain its global leadership in the IT services sector, the United States must continue developing high-quality digital services by increasing investments in digital innovation—particularly in artificial intelligence.