Technology spillover effects in the context of the evolution of inter-regional industrial structure in China

Abstract

This paper focuses on the relationship between technology spillovers in the context of the evolution of China's regional industrial structure. Based on a theoretical model, we have formally shown the impact of the evolution of the regional industrial structure and have also empirically tested technology spillovers for the period 1991–2007 in the context of the evolution of the regional industrial structure in China. The findings provide an important theoretical and practical basis for the government to formulate regional economic policies and industrial development strategies.

Keywords:

• regional economies
• technology spillovers
• industrial structure
• China

JEL Classifications:

• O33
• R11
• R12