A multi-regional input-output table mapping China's economic outputs and interdependencies in 2012

Area of Science:

• Economics
• Regional Science
• Environmental Economics

Background:

• Multi-regional input-output (MRIO) models are crucial for analyzing economic interdependence between regions.
• Understanding China's post-2008 financial crisis economic development requires updated inter-regional economic flow data.
• Existing MRIO data may not fully capture the nuances of China's complex economic structure.

Purpose of the Study:

• To construct the first comprehensive Chinese Multi-Regional Input-Output (MRIO) table for 2012.
• To provide a detailed dataset of inter-regional and inter-sectoral economic flows within China.
• To establish a foundation for analyzing China's economic patterns and environmental impacts.

Main Methods:

• Utilized the latest socioeconomic datasets available.
• Employed a modified gravity model for table construction.
• Compiled an MRIO table detailing economic flows across 30 sectors and 30 regions in China for 2012.

Main Results:

• Successfully compiled a detailed Chinese MRIO table for 2012.
• The table captures inter-regional and inter-sectoral economic flows, reflecting China's post-crisis development.
• This represents the first MRIO table reflecting China's economic landscape after the 2008 global financial crisis.

Conclusions:

• The Chinese MRIO table is a valuable tool for analyzing provincial economies, inter-regional trade, and national/regional economic planning.
• It serves as a foundational dataset for research on energy use, carbon emissions, and environmental pollutants.
• This resource enhances the understanding of China's economic interdependence and its environmental implications.