虚拟集聚对区域创新能力的影响研究--基于虚实融合视角

Research on the impact of virtual agglomeration on regional innovation ability:based on the perspective of virtual-real integration

创新是引领发展的第一动力。数字经济的蓬勃发展催生了虚拟集聚,这一新型空间组织形态也为区域创新能力的提高带来了新契机。本研究基于2013—2022年的面板数据,以我国东、中、西部地区29个省级行政区为研究对象,在对虚拟集聚水平、区域创新能力等相关变量进行测度后,通过构建相应的计量模型实证检验虚拟集聚对区域创新能力的影响机理。研究发现,在给定假设下,虚拟集聚的发展对地区创新能力起到差异性的促进作用。进一步的机理分析发现,虚拟集聚可以通过提升地区数字基础设施建设水平,进而促进地区经济创新能力的提高。最后,根据所得研究结论提出了发展虚拟集聚以促进我国地区创新能力的针对性政策建议。

In the contemporary milieu of economic advancement,innovation emerges as a cornerstone driver propelling progress forward,shaping the trajectory of societal development.The dynamic evolution of the digital economy has precipitated the advent of virtual agglomeration,a novel spatial paradigm that catalyzes the convergence of digital entities,thereby engendering a fertile ground for fostering innovation and augmenting regional competitiveness.This study embarks on an empirical expedition,employing a rigorous methodology grounded in provincial panel data spanning the substantial period from 2013 to 2022.Focused intently on the 29 provinces spanning China s expansive territorial expanse,encompassing the eastern,central,and western domains,the research endeavors to unravel the intricate interplay between virtual agglomeration and regional innovation capabilities through the lens of econometric modeling,thereby elucidating the nuanced nexus between these multifaceted constructs.The empirical findings gleaned from this comprehensive analysis underscore a salient observation:the extent of virtual agglomeration within China s diverse regional landscape exerts a discernibly differential impact on the innovation capacities of the respective provinces.Further probing into the underlying mechanisms reveals that virtual agglomeration serves as a catalyst for bolstering regional innovation prowess primarily by augmenting the quality and accessibility of regional digital infrastructure.Virtual agglomeration,characterized by the clustering of digital firms and talent in online spaces,facilitates the diffusion of knowledge,fosters collaborative endeavors,and unlocks economies of scale,thereby amplifying the innovation potential of regions.This phenomenon is particularly pronounced in regions endowed with robust digital infrastructure and conducive regulatory frameworks,where virtual agglomerations emerge as vibrant hubs catalyzing knowledge exchange and innovation diffusion.Nevertheless,the efficacy of virtual agglomeration as a driver of regional innovation is contingent upon a myriad of contextual factors,including the level of technological sophistication,institutional quality,and the availability of human capital.Regions endowed with higher levels of digital literacy and a conducive business environment are better positioned to harness the transformative potential of virtual agglomeration,thereby yielding enhanced innovation outcomes.Derived policy implications underscore the imperative of targeted interventions aimed at fortifying digital infrastructure and fostering synergistic collaborations within virtual agglomerative spaces.Policymakers are urged to prioritize investments in broadband connectivity,digital skills enhancement initiatives,and the formulation of supportive regulatory frameworks,thereby unlocking the full potential of virtual agglomeration as a catalyst for driving regional innovation.Moreover,fostering cross-sectoral collaborations and knowledge exchange initiatives within virtual agglomerative spaces can catalyze the emergence of vibrant innovation ecosystems,where firms,academia,and governmental entities converge synergistically to co-create and commercialize novel ideas.In summation,this study furnishes empirical insights into the intricate interplay between virtual agglomeration and regional innovation,thereby proffering actionable policy directives tailored to harnessing the latent potential of virtual agglomeration across China s diverse regional landscape.By elucidating the multifaceted dynamics at play and delineating pragmatic pathways for leveraging virtual agglomeration,policymakers and stakeholders are equipped to steer regional economies towards unprecedented heights of prosperity and resilience in the innovation-driven global economy.