Does technological diversification matter for regional innovation capability? Evidence from China

被引:40
作者
Wang, Yuandi [1 ]
Pan, Xin [1 ]
Li, Jian [2 ]
Ning, Lutao [3 ]
机构
[1] Sichuan Univ, Sch Business, 29 Wangjiang Rd, Chengdu 610064, Sichuan, Peoples R China
[2] Hunan Univ, Sch Business, 11 Lushan South Rd, Changsha 410082, Hunan, Peoples R China
[3] Univ London, Sch Business & Management, Francis Bancroft Bldg,Mile End Rd, London E1 4NS, England
基金
中国国家自然科学基金;
关键词
Technological diversification; regional innovation; patents; China; R&D investment; FDI; moderating effects; ABSORPTIVE-CAPACITY; PRODUCT DIVERSIFICATION; HISTORICAL EVOLUTION; HOST COUNTRY; RECENT SURGE; PERFORMANCE; CREATION; FIRMS; EXPLORATION; DIVERSITY;
D O I
10.1080/09537325.2015.1095288
中图分类号
C93 [管理学];
学科分类号
12 ; 1201 ; 1202 ; 120202 ;
摘要
This study empirically examines the relationship between technological diversification and regional innovation capability (RIC) based on 30 Chinese provinces from 2001 to 2011. Our results support the positive role of technological diversification in affecting RIC. We also investigate the moderating effects of R&D investments and openness on the diversification-innovation relationship. The results indicate that R&D investments exert a positive effect on RIC, while openness, measured as foreign direct investment, exerts a negative influence on RIC. We thus argue that the positive diversification-innovation relationship is contingent on multiple factors. Both policy and practical implications are discussed.
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页码:323 / 334
页数:12
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