The impact of different type of R&D activities on productivity growth: An empirical analysis based on Chinese provincial panel data, 2000–2011

This paper estimates the total factor productivity (TFP) of each province and analyzes the impact of different type of R&D activities on TFP based on Chinese provincial panel data over the periods of 2000-2011. We divide R&D inputs into basic research, applied research and development according to the type of activities. The results show that the impact of basic research and applied research on TFP is less than development. This paper also finds that the impact is diverse in different regions. In the eastern region, the impact of basic research and applied research on TFP is greater than development. While in central and western regions, the development on TFP growth is more significant. Human capitals and FDI have a positive effect on TFP, while the ownership structure has a negative effect.