China's Horizontal University-Industry Linkage: Where From and Where To

• 발행기관: 서울대학교 경제연구소
• 저자명: Jong-Hak Eun
• 간행물 정보: 『Seoul Journal of Economics』Seoul Journal of Economics Volume 22 No.4, 445~466쪽, 전체 21쪽
• 주제분류: 경제경영 > 경제학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2009.12.31

영문 초록

This study aims to explore the emerging horizontal universityindustry linkage (UIL) in China, which is hardly addressed in existing literature. For that purpose, we conducted two separate but closely related questionnaire surveys: one for university professors in China, and another for firms. From the surveys, we determined that horizontal UIL is now replacing the traditional mode of knowledge industrialization in China. We also discovered that the current horizontal UIL in China is heavily dependent on "formal contracts." According to our preliminary econometric analyses, the characteristic Chinese preference towards formal contractbased UIL could be explained by the lack of "institutional thickness" in China. This implies that China should utilize more varied channels of horizontal UIL, including informal and open science channels, as the institution becomes more sophisticated. Currently, most Chinese firms appear to be very positive in evaluating their own experiences of collaboration with universities. However, we have also confirmed that promoting direct and formal UIL is not without social costs (e.g., damaging university education), which policy makers should carefully consider.

목차

Abstract

Ⅰ. Introduction

Ⅱ. Data Collection and Sample Characteristics

Ⅲ. From Vertical to Horizontal UIL

Ⅳ. Characteristics of the Chinese UIL: Favoritism toward Formal Contract-based Channels

Ⅴ. Prospects and Limitations of Burgeoning UIL in China

Ⅵ. Summary and Conclusion

References

키워드

University-industry linkage (UIL) Questionnaire China