Digital transformation and innovation activities: evidence from publicly-listed firms in China

Zhan Xu, Qingbin Meng and Song Wang

The European Journal of Finance, 2024, vol. 30, issue 17, 2059-2075

Abstract: This study investigates the relationship between digital transformation (DT) and corporate innovation activities. By studying the publicly-listed firms in China, we find that firms with higher levels of DT tend to spend more on research and development (R&D) and tend to generate more innovation outputs. The impact of DT on R&D expenditures is particularly pronounced for firms with more limited disclosure of information, more complex organizational structures, and for those who do not receive government sponsorship. We find no evidence that DT affects innovation through alleviating financial constraints or enhancing operating performance. Collectively, these findings offer novel and practical insights into the interaction between digitization and firms’ innovation.

Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1080/1351847X.2024.2345195

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