The driving effect of polycentric city network on the coordinated development of regional economy in Bohai Rim region of China
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Polycentric urban networks enhance economic coordination in China
Area Of Science
- Urban and Regional Economics
- Economic Geography
- Spatial Econometrics
Background
- The Bohai Rim Economic Zone (BREZ) faces challenges in coordinated economic development.
- Understanding the role of urban networks is crucial for regional planning.
- Existing research often overlooks the interplay of agglomeration and network externalities.
Purpose Of The Study
- To examine the driving effect and mechanism of polycentric urban networks on regional economic coordination in the BREZ.
- To analyze how urban network structures influence economic development and spatial spillover effects.
- To provide policy recommendations for optimizing China's regional spatial structure.
Main Methods
- Social Network Analysis (SNA) to map urban interdependencies.
- Spatial Dubin Model (SDM) to analyze spatial economic relationships.
- Longitudinal data analysis from 2003-2019 for the Bohai Rim Economic Zone.
Main Results
- A positive correlation exists between polycentricity and coordinated economic development in the BREZ.
- Non-central cities improve income levels and generate positive spatial spillovers by increasing network centrality.
- Small and medium-sized cities experience agglomeration growth, medium cities exhibit spillover effects, and large cities provide radiation effects, transcending geographical proximity.
Conclusions
- Polycentric urban networks are vital for fostering coordinated economic development in the BREZ.
- The integration of cities into polycentric networks drives economic convergence and spatial spillovers.
- Findings offer critical insights for refining spatial configurations and enhancing regional economic progression in China.
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