Research on the Evaluation of Talent Ecosystem in Industrial Parks from the Perspective of Capital Endowment: Evidence from China’s Hainan Free Trade Port

Abstract

A well-functioning talent ecosystem serves as a crucial foundation for promoting high-quality development of Hainan Free Trade Port (HFTP) in China, holding strategic significance for enhancing the competitiveness and sustainable development of its industrial parks. This study aims to evaluate the talent ecosystem within key industrial parks of HFTP and identify its key influencing factors. Data were collected through questionnaire surveys, with respondents who fully completed relevant measurement items selected as research subjects. Multiple linear stepwise regression analysis and robustness tests were comprehensively employed for data analysis. The findings reveal that: (1) gender, age, and political affiliation exert significant influences on talent ecosystem evaluations; (2) social capital demonstrates a significant positive impact on ecosystem assessments; (3) economic capital shows no statistically significant effect; and (4) cultural capital exhibits a significant negative influence. Based on these results, governors should embrace an ecological governance mindset. This approach involves establishing an innovative “Talent Ecosystem Health Index” monitoring system, with periodic evaluation and public reporting of its findings. A multi-stakeholder “Talent Ecosystem Governance Committee” should be formed to coordinate strategic planning and policy alignment. Additionally, “policy mix experiments” should be conducted to explore the optimal integrated conditions for talent policies. Ultimately, these initiatives aim to establish a self-adaptive regulatory mechanism based on dynamic monitoring and feedback, thereby enhancing the adaptability and long-term resilience of the talent ecosystem.