The impact of science and technology innovation policy on regional economic resilience: A literature review
Shihan Ni
Tongji University, School of Economics and Management
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59429/bam.v7i4.12412
Keywords: science and technology innovation policy; regional economic resilience; innovation-driven development; mechanism analysis; policy review
Abstract
Amid frequent overlaps of global economic fluctuations, public health crises, and geopolitical risks, regional economic resilience has become a key indicator for evaluating sustainable regional competitiveness. Meanwhile, Science and Technology Innovation Policy (STIP) plays an increasingly crucial role in promoting industrial upgrading and structural adjustment. Based on a systematic literature review, this paper analyzes the conceptual evolution and measurement approaches of regional economic resilience, as well as the theoretical logic and mechanisms through which STIP exerts its influence. The findings reveal that STIP enhances regional resistance and recovery through fiscal investment, knowledge diffusion, and the optimization of innovation environments. International research highlights institutional flexibility and the long-term adaptability of innovation networks, whereas Chinese scholars focus more on policy instrument combinations and structural transformation effects. Future research should integrate dynamic resilience indicators, quantitatively identify policy transmission mechanisms, and strengthen cross-regional comparative analysis to establish a more systematic theoretical framework linking innovation and resilience.
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