Impact of University agricultural research and development spillovers on Chinese agribusiness firms' performance.

ABSTRACT: The spillover effect of university-based agricultural research and development (R&D) has been recognized as a crucial factor contributing to the enhanced performance of the agricultural industry. Nonetheless, the psychological impact of organizational inertia on individuals and groups may shape the influence of such spillovers for agribusiness firms. To date, there has been limited exploration of the interplay between university agricultural R&D spillovers and agribusiness firms. Utilizing panel data from Chinese listed agribusiness firms between 2009 and 2019, our empirical investigation reveals a negative short-term relationship between university agricultural R&D spillovers and agribusiness firm performance due to the similarity in knowledge backgrounds. In the short term, organizationa

SUBMITTER: Wang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10723717 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature