Industry association networks, innovations, and firm performance in Chinese small and medium-sized enterprises

This study uses panel data analysis to examine the effects of membership in industry association networks on innovation and firm performance in Chinese small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange Small and Medium-size Enterprises Board from 2007 to 2011. There are several interesting findings. First, research and development (R&D) and technology staff have a positive and significant effect on innovation at...