Aging and urban innovation: a human capital perspective.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With population aging, this demographic dividend diminishes, which may have implications for innovation in a region. Understanding the relationship between population aging and innovation is crucial for addressing economic challenges associated with an aging population.

Methods

This study utilized panel data on population aging and innovation from 252 cities between 2005 and 2014. Various estimation methods, including the fixed effects model, the generalized method of moments (GMM), and the mediation model, were used to analyze the data. These methods allowed for a comprehensive examination of the impact of population aging on innovation and the role of human capital in mediating this relationship.

Results

The findings of the study indicate that both the 60

SUBMITTER: Cui J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11792547 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature