Network centrality position shapes urban innovation capacities: evidence from China’s interlocking corporate network
This study analyzes how a city's position within corporate networks influences its technological innovation capacity. It finds that closeness and degree centrality are key drivers for R&D growth and knowledge flow, while betweenness centrality acts as a unique gateway for diffusion.
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Understanding these network dynamics helps policymakers design more effective urban innovation ecosystems and economic development strategies.
Humanities and Social Sciences Communications ( 2026 ) Cite this article
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