Abstract
The article examines the economic impact of digital nomads. The purpose of the study was to identify the positive and negative consequences of the presence of digital nomads on the local economies of host regions. The methodological basis of the research was the mixed approach of quantitative and qualitative data analysis, as well as the study of the experience of the most popular destinations for digital nomads — Indonesia, Portugal, Mexico, Thailand and Estonia. Indicators of employment, the price level, the state of infrastructure, and the dynamics of small and medium businesses were considered. The results show that digital nomads are becoming an essential factor in local economic growth. They contribute to increased income in sectors such as rental housing, public catering, co-working, and related services, stimulating entrepreneurship and employment among residents. At the same time, negative consequences emerged: rising real estate and rent prices, an additional burden on transport and communal services, and increased social segregation between residents and foreign specialists. Based on the analysis, recommendations for a balanced policy to attract and regulate digital nomads are provided. Such a policy should aim to maximise the region's economic benefits while minimising social risks.