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This research examines the effect of the VAT carry-forward tax refund policy on the innovation efficiency of A-share listed companies in China, spanning the period from 2015 to 2022. The findings indicate a notable enhancement in corporate innovation efficiency subsequent to the implementation of this policy. The policy's mechanism lies in fostering increased R&D investment, which, in turn, accelerates innovation. Notably, state-owned enterprises exhibit a more pronounced tendency to allocate additional funds towards enhancing their innovation efficiency in response to the VAT carry-forward tax refund policy.
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