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National innovation policy, entrepreneurial activity, managerial ability and green innovation of agribusinesses

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  • Zhong, Yu
  • Yao, Jie

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This study examines the impact of national innovation policy on the breakthrough green innovation capabilities of agribusiness firms. Despite the global shift toward sustainable development and innovation-driven strategies, research on the mechanisms through which national policies influence green innovation in the agricultural sector is limited. By investigating the mediating role of urban entrepreneurial activity and the moderating effect of managerial ability, this study provides novel insights into the complex relationships among policy, entrepreneurship, and innovation in agribusiness. The findings contribute to the theoretical understanding of green innovation capabilities and offer valuable insights for policymakers to promote sustainable development in the agricultural sector. Furthermore, this study unveils asymmetric effects across ownership types and regions, emphasizing the need for targeted policy interventions. By bridging these research gaps, this study significantly advances the knowledge of green innovation in agribusiness and informs evidence-based policymaking for an increasingly sustainable future.

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  • Zhong, Yu & Yao, Jie, 2025. "National innovation policy, entrepreneurial activity, managerial ability and green innovation of agribusinesses," Finance Research Letters, Elsevier, vol. 72(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:finlet:v:72:y:2025:i:c:s1544612324015101
    DOI: 10.1016/j.frl.2024.106481
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    Keywords

    Green innovation; Agribusiness; Entrepreneurial activity; Managerial ability;
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    JEL classification:

    • Q55 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Environmental Economics: Technological Innovation
    • Q18 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Agriculture - - - Agricultural Policy; Food Policy; Animal Welfare Policy
    • O38 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Government Policy

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