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Can digital financial inclusion effectively stimulate technological Innovation of agricultural enterprises?—A case study on China

Jinhui Zhu, Zhenghui Li · 2021 · National Accounting Review

Summary. Digital financial inclusion significantly boosts technological innovation efficiency in Chinese agricultural enterprises. The study analyzed listed agricultural companies from 2015 to 2020 and found that digital financial inclusion promotes innovation through three mechanisms: enterprise digitization, reduced financing constraints, and improved market efficiency. Non-state-owned enterprises with higher financing levels benefit most. The positive effect strengthens as enterprises advance their innovation capabilities.

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Zhu, J., & Li, Z.. (2021). Can digital financial inclusion effectively stimulate technological Innovation of agricultural enterprises?—A case study on China. National Accounting Review. https://doi.org/10.3934/nar.2021021

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DOI
10.3934/nar.2021021
Countries
China
Regions
Asia
Categories
agtech, broadband-and-digital, funding
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2026-04-28