Research on the Spatial Network Structure and Influencing Factors of the Allocation Efficiency of Agricultural Science and Technology Resources in China

Yameng Wang, Zhe Chen, Xiumei Wang, Mengyang Hou and Feng Wei
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Yameng Wang: School of Economics and Management, Northwest A&F University, Yangling District, Xianyang 712100, China
Zhe Chen: School of Economics and Management, Northwest A&F University, Yangling District, Xianyang 712100, China
Xiumei Wang: School of Economics and Management, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510006, China
Mengyang Hou: School of Economics and Management, Northwest A&F University, Yangling District, Xianyang 712100, China
Feng Wei: School of Economics and Management, Northwest A&F University, Yangling District, Xianyang 712100, China

Agriculture, 2021, vol. 11, issue 11, 1-23

Abstract: The allocation efficiency of China’s agricultural science and technology resources (ASTR) varies in different regions and has a complicated spatial distribution pattern. To visually study whether there are correlations and mutual influences between the allocation efficiency of different regions, we use social network analysis methods (SNA). The study found that: (i) China’s allocation efficiency of ASTR has significant spatial correlation and spillover effects. The overall network density is declining. (ii) The spatial correlation network has significant regional heterogeneity. Some eastern provinces play “intermediaries” and “bridges” in the network. (iii) Geographical proximity, differences in economic development levels, industrial structure levels, and differences in urbanization have a significant impact on the formation of spatial association networks.

Keywords: China’s agricultural science and technology resources; allocative efficiency; social network analysis; structural characteristics; influencing factors (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q1 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13 Q14 Q15 Q16 Q17 Q18 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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