Language acquisition and regional innovation: Evidence from English proficiency in China

被引：2
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作者：
Chen, Liang [1 ]
Li, Wanli [2 ]
机构：
[1] Chongqing Univ, Sch Econ & Business Adm, Chongqing, Peoples R China
[2] Hunan Univ, Coll Finance & Stat, Changsha 410082, Peoples R China
来源：
MANAGERIAL AND DECISION ECONOMICS | 2022年 / 43卷 / 01期
基金：
中国国家自然科学基金;
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D O I：
10.1002/mde.3374
中图分类号：
F [经济];
学科分类号：
02 ;
摘要：
Language, as an instrument of human thinking and communication, plays a critical role in the process of knowledge formation and innovation cooperation. This paper investigates the impact of English proficiency on regional innovation in China. We find that English proficiency can improve the level of regional innovation, particularly for invention patents. Further channel tests show that English proficiency affects regional innovation by enhancing knowledge acquisition, knowledge creation, and knowledge absorption. Moreover, the policy shock of the 2016 college entrance exam mitigates the positive impact of English proficiency on regional innovation. English proficiency can also effectively enhance regional entrepreneurship.
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页码：178 / 191
页数：14
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