Innovation and Interaction Dynamics for Sustainability: A Lotka–Volterra Perspective on Global Industrial Resilience

ABSTRACT This study examines the impact of industrial topology on resilience across 33 industries in 58 developed countries from 1995 to 2022 using the Lotka–Volterra framework. It demonstrates that innovation and industrial interaction strength significantly enhance global industrial efficiency, with Japan and China showing 15%–20% higher resilience during crises, and interaction strength boosts efficiency by approximately 12% across global networks. While the Asian financial crisis and COVID‐19 reduced overall resilience, the US and China maintained relatively strong industrial networks. India's industrial network is gradually strengthening through innovation, whereas European integration and innovation enhance Spain's resilience. This study is novel in applying the Lotka–Volterra model to multi‐country, multi‐phase industrial networks, linking innovation and interaction strength to resilience metrics. The findings suggest that liberalization policies, increased R&D investment, and structural transformation can improve industrial resilience at both national and global levels.