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China's Regional Inequality in Innovation Capability, 1995-2006.
- Source :
- China & World Economy; May/Jun2012, Vol. 20 Issue 3, p16-36, 21p, 2 Charts, 5 Graphs
- Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- This paper assesses both interregional and intraregional innovation inequality in China from 1995 to 2006. It is revealed that the east-central-west inequality has increased over time, whereas the inter-provincial inequality showed a V-pattern until 2003; Both inequality measures oscillated from 2004 to 2006. Using a decomposition framework recently developed by one of the authors, we determined that the major factors driving innovation inequality are population, economic development level, R&D, location and openness. The aggravated innovation inequality reflects the growth of China's innovation centers in the eastern region and their admission into the global innovation networks. The fact that R&D is a major factor driving the inequality suggests that, considered in the present study, the efficiency of R&D investment improved in certian regions during the period (1995-2006). Finally, geographic location and openness affect innovation inequality primarily through the coupled evolution of innovation capability and economic development, resulting in first-mover advantages to provinces of the eastern region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 16712234
- Volume :
- 20
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- China & World Economy
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 76274395
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1749-124X.2012.01285.x