In this paper we propose a categorical time-varying coefficient translog cost function to estimate technical change and productivity. The primary feature of this model is that each of its coefficients is expressed as a nonparametric function of a categorical time variable, thereby allowing each...

Part 1. Study on Certain Theoretical Issues of Independent Innovation -- Chapter 1. Development History, Connotation and Objectives of Independent Innovation -- Chapter 2. Roadmap of the Independent Innovation Model and Independent Innovation Capacity Building and Development of Innovation...

Digital technology policies beyond the traditional urban-rural dichotomy have become critical in economic and industrial integration. Few empirical studies examine the specific impact pathway of digital economy policy on urbanisation, especially urbanisation driven by the digital economy. This...

Technological diversification and specialization have important roles in explaining volatility, innovation, income inequality, exports, and related concerns; however, the relationships between transportation improvement and technological diversification and specialization remains unexplored....