| Dependent Variables | Measurement | |
| Engagement in Licensing Activities | Licensing Frequency (LF) | |
| Licensing Propensity (LP) | ||
| Out-degrees | ||
| Engagement in Local Licensing Activities | Number of Local Licensing | Local Province Licensing |
| Local City Licensing | ||
| Ratio of Local Licensing | Local Province Licensing | |
| Local City Licensing | ||