Science and technology insurance and regional innovation: evidence from provincial panel data in China

  • Zhengwen Wang
  • , Hongli Yin
  • , Fei Fan
  • , Yingfeng Fang
  • , Hong Zhang*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This study examines the relationship between science and technology insurance (S&T insurance) and regional innovation from a macro innovation input-output perspective. Based on provincial panel data from 2010–2019, the impact of S&T insurance on regional innovation is examined using a dynamic panel regression model. The results indicate that S&T insurance has a significant promotion effect on innovation inputs with a lagged effect but a negative effect on innovation outputs. Further, there is regional and subject heterogeneity in the role of S&T insurance. S&T insurance has a significant effect on innovation input in the central and eastern regions, but not in the western regions; S&T insurance has a significant effect on innovation in enterprises, but not on non-enterprise organisations. This study also examines whether there is a spillover effect of S&T insurance on regional innovation. The results show a spillover effect on innovation inputs but no spillover effect on innovation outputs. Finally, the authors suggest promoting the development of the S&T insurance market to improve regional innovation capacity.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)746-764
Number of pages19
JournalTechnology Analysis and Strategic Management
Volume36
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024

Keywords

  • S&T insurance
  • dynamic panel model
  • regional innovation
  • spillover effect

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