#2165. Innovation quantity or quality? The role of political connections

June 2026publication date
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Abstract:
This study investigates the impact of political connections on enterprises innovation based on the heterogeneity of innovation quantity and quality. Using the data of Chinese listed enterprises from 20XX to 20XX, we find that political connections have a positive impact on enterprises innovation quantity, but they are detrimental to innovation quality. We further find that political connections weaken the promotion of government subsidies on innovation quality and even reduce the R&D intensity of enterprises, which serves as an essential determinant of innovation quality. The government can stimulate enterprises innovation quality by improving marketization, intellectual property protection, and anti-corruption.
Keywords:
Innovation heterogeneity; Innovation quality; Innovation quantity; Political connections

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