Hierarchical Characteristics and Proximity Mechanism of Intercity Innovation Networks: A Case of 290 Cities in China

The formation mechanism of innovation networks is one of the core issues in the current research of innovation networks, and proximity plays an important role in the formation and development of innovation networks; however, which proximity is more important and how different proximities interact re...

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Published in:Complexity (New York, N.Y.) N.Y.), 2021, Vol.2021 (1)
Main Authors: Cao, Xianzhong, Zeng, Gang, Lin, Lan, Zou, Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cities
Collaboration
Cooperation
Economic development
Geography
Innovations
Interaction models
Interactive learning
Knowledge
Network analysis
Proximity
Social networks
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Summary:The formation mechanism of innovation networks is one of the core issues in the current research of innovation networks, and proximity plays an important role in the formation and development of innovation networks; however, which proximity is more important and how different proximities interact remain to be further researched. This study conducts a social network analysis and adopts a spatial interaction model to examine innovation networks among 290 Chinese cities. The results reveal that, first, the hierarchical characteristics of Chinese cities’ innovation networks reflect a core periphery structure and the spatial patterns of large dispersion and small agglomeration. Further, bound by the Hu line, the hierarchy is high in the east and low in the west. Second, geographical, institutional, and cognitive proximities positively affect Chinese cities’ innovation networking. Cognitive proximity, particularly, has the highest impact. Geographical proximity reinforces the effect of institutional proximity, and thus, their interactions are complementary.
ISSN:1076-2787
1099-0526
DOI:10.1155/2021/5538872