Research on the Asymmetric Influence of Non-R&D Subsidy and R&D Subsidy on Digital Enterprises Performance

Guoge Yang (), Feng Deng () and Mingyue Du ()
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Guoge Yang: Xinjiang University
Feng Deng: Xinjiang University
Mingyue Du: Beijing Technology and Business University

Journal of the Knowledge Economy, 2024, vol. 15, issue 3, No 172, 14749-14786

Abstract: Abstract Digital technology innovation has become the core element driving economic development. Digital enterprise innovation improves performance, which is of great significance for effectively releasing digital dividends and achieving high-quality economic development. Based on the panel data of listed enterprises in China’s digital industry in 2008 and 2021, this study uses the two-way fixed effect model to discuss the influence and mechanism of government subsidies on the digital enterprises performance (DEP). Results show that: first, non-research and development (R&D) subsidies can improve the DEP effectively, however, R&D subsidies have a significant inverted U-shaped effect on DEP, and which show a marginal decreasing trend with the improvement of DEP. Second, mechanism tests show that technological innovation plays a mediating role in the process of non-R&D and R&D subsidies affecting DEP. State-owned property rights strengthen the positive impact of R&D subsidies on DEP. Third, heterogeneity tests show that lowering financing constraints enhances the impact of non-R&D and R&D subsidies on DEP, respectively. The improvement of corporate governance and R&D investment strengthens the promotion effect of non-R&D subsidies on DEP. Furthermore, improvements in network infrastructure strengthen the inverted U-shaped relationship between R&D subsidies and DEP. This study provides a valuable reference for the formulation of high-quality development incentive policies for digital enterprises.

Keywords: R&D subsidy; Non-R&D subsidy; Digital economy; Enterprise innovation; Ownership; Enterprise performance (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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