Economics

Heterogeneous human capital, spatial spillovers and regional innovation: evidence from the Yangtze River Economic Belt, China

F. Wen, S. Yang, et al.

Explore the dynamic relationship between human capital and urban innovation in China's Yangtze River Economic Belt, as revealed by researchers Fenghua Wen, Shan Yang, and Daohan Huang. This study uncovers fascinating insights about the flow of innovation from coastal to inland cities, highlighting the crucial role of human capital at various levels in driving urban progress.

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Abstract

This paper investigates the interplay between human capital and urban innovation in China's Yangtze River Economic Belt (YREB) from 2011-2020 using panel data from 108 cities and a two-way fixed effects Spatial Durbin Model. Findings reveal spatial heterogeneity in urban innovation, with diffusion from eastern coastal cities to western cities. Low-level human capital hinders innovation, while intermediate and high-level human capital enhances it. Spatial spillover effects exhibit an opposite trend, with insignificant impacts in downstream cities like Shanghai and Nanjing. Policy recommendations include increased investment in human capital and technological innovation, enhanced talent spillover, and improved basic education.

Publisher

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

Published On

Jun 29, 2023

Authors

Fenghua Wen, Shan Yang, Daohan Huang

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