Science Research Management ›› 2015, Vol. 36 ›› Issue (10): 169-176.

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A study on the driving factors of Chinese manufacturing's technological innovation capability

Li Lianshui1,2, Zhang Qianqian1,2, Wang Changkai1,2   

  1. 1. School of Economics & Management, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, Jiangsu, China;
    2. China Institute of Manufacturing Development, Nanjing University of Information Science &Technology, Nanjing 210044, Jiangsu, China
  • Received:2014-08-26 Revised:2015-08-15 Online:2015-10-25 Published:2015-10-21

Abstract: This paper analyzes the factors affecting Chinese manufacturing's technological innovation capability with panel data during 2001-2011. The results show that innovation funding input plays a vital role in improving the innovation capability, but the effect of labor input is opponent. Foreign direct investment hinders increase in patent applications, but stimulates increase in value of new products. Ownership structure has a significant impact on technology innovation. Non-public enterprises have a stronger will to improve innovation ability. Government supporting promotes the innovation ability, and profitability also enhances the innovation ability.

Key words: manufacturing, innovation, driving factor

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