Does big data application improve Chinese firms’ innovation: the role of talent accessibility

Jun Yang, Xinxin Lyu, Xiaohui Xu, Mobing Jiang and Pin Lyu

Applied Economics Letters, 2025, vol. 32, issue 3, 316-320

Abstract: Firms’ application of big data is widespread, while its impact on innovation in emerging economies remains unclear. Based on the panel data of 25,686 firm-level observations in China from 2007 to 2020, we conclude that big data application increases innovation through capital allocation efficiency improvement, human capital upgrading and information processing capability enhancement. Nevertheless, a lack of internal and external talent accessibility inhibits the innovation-driven effect of big data application. In light of our findings, emerging economies should enhance the availability of digital talent while improving the scope of big data application.

Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1080/13504851.2023.2267812

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