Knowledge Intensive Business Services and Their Impact on Innovation in China

Xing Shi, Dingtao Zhao, Yanrui Wu

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Abstract

This paper aims to examine the impact of knowledge intensive business services (KIBS) on innovation in China. First, we review the development of KIBS in China by analysing the agglomeration, utilization and quality of KIBS. Second, regression techniques are employed to investigate the impact of KIBS on innovation in the Chinese economy. We found that KIBS are becoming a major force in promoting innovation, especially in eastern China. Furthermore, we also found that the effect of KIBS on innovation is highly related to the average level of human capital. Given the findings in this study, we made some policy suggestions.
Original languageEnglish
PublisherUWA Business School
Publication statusPublished - 2013

Publication series

NameEconomics Discussion Papers
No.19
Volume13

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