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Spatial differentiation and driving factors of scientific and technological innovation efficiency under the background of the digital economy

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  • Liu, Yang
  • Qian, Qi
  • Wang, Yue
  • Zhang, Honghao

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Scientific and technological innovation (STI) activities are facilitated under the influence of the digital economy and depend on digital elements to support innovation activities. This study measures digital element inputs and outputs using data related to the digital economy and estimates STI efficiency in 29 provincial regions in mainland China from 2010 to 2021 employing the global super-efficiency slacks-based measure (SBM) model. Then, spatial characteristics and driving forces of STI efficiency are quantified using spatial autocorrelation and geographic detectors. The results reveal that STI efficiency exhibits a fluctuating, W-shaped pattern, and the spatial correlation effect shows a gradually declining trend from 2010 to 2021. The findings reveal that the core drivers of STI efficiency are digital financial development, e-commerce development, digital access level, and related factors. Therefore, strengthening inter-regional innovation links, promoting the construction of 5 G mobile internet and accelerating the integration of digital industries into traditional industries are recommended.

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  • Liu, Yang & Qian, Qi & Wang, Yue & Zhang, Honghao, 2024. "Spatial differentiation and driving factors of scientific and technological innovation efficiency under the background of the digital economy," Structural Change and Economic Dynamics, Elsevier, vol. 71(C), pages 208-220.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:streco:v:71:y:2024:i:c:p:208-220
    DOI: 10.1016/j.strueco.2024.07.009
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