Frontiers in Educational Research, 2026, 9(4); doi: 10.25236/FER.2026.090422.
Wang Jishuang1, Shen Liezhi1
1School of Business Administration, University of Science and Technology Liaoning, Anshan, Liaoning, China
This study aims to compare the structural differences in college student entrepreneurship policies between Northeast China and the Yangtze River Delta (YRD) region. By constructing a two-dimensional analytical framework of "policy instruments - policy content," a content analysis was conducted on 39 policy documents from six provinces and one municipality within the two regions. The findings reveal that both regions rely heavily on supply-side policy instruments, while underutilizing environmental and demand-side instruments. Regarding policy content, the YRD region demonstrates significant advantages over Northeast China in constructing a systematic ecosystem, particularly in specialized programs and tailored incentives, whereas Northeast China focuses more on foundational support. This indicates that the policies in Northeast China exhibit characteristics of a "foundational support model," while the YRD region shows the embryonic form of a "systemic ecosystem model." The study recommends that Northeast China should transition from factor supply to ecosystem building and design distinctive incentive programs. The YRD region needs to promote policy refinement and regional coordination. At the national level, classified guidance should be implemented to optimize regional entrepreneurship policy systems.
College Student Entrepreneurship Policies, Policy Instruments, Content Analysis, Regional Comparison, Northeast China, Yangtze River Delta Region
Wang Jishuang, Shen Liezhi. A Comparative Study of College Student Entrepreneurship Policies in Northeast China and the Yangtze River Delta Region: A Content Analysis Based on Policy Texts. Frontiers in Educational Research (2026), Vol. 9, Issue 4: 146-153. https://doi.org/10.25236/FER.2026.090422.
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