Intelligent Development and Human Capital Misallocation: Evidence from 272 Chinese Cities (2011-2019)

This study employs a comprehensive dataset to assess the progression of intelligent development in 272 cities across China over the period of 2011 to 2019. Our objective is to examine whether this advancement has the potential to mitigate the issue of human capital misallocation. By leveraging representative data, we evaluate the intelligent development trajectory of these cities and analyze its implications for human capital efficiency.