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ID192322
Title ProperDoes polycentric spatial structure narrow the urban-rural income gap? – evidence from six urban clusters in China
LanguageENG
AuthorShen, Meng ;  Zhang, Dongyang ;  Kong, Qunxi
Summary / Abstract (Note)As urbanization and economic development continue to accelerate, social equity issues are becoming increasingly prominent and the urban–rural income gap is an important manifestation of this. This study uses the data of urban clusters from 2010 to 2019 and focuses on the relationship between the polycentric spatial structure of urban clusters and the urban–rural income gap. The findings show that the development of urban cluster polycentricity can reduce the urban–rural income gap, and the higher the degree of polycentricity in morphology, the smaller the gap. However, the relationship between polycentric spatial structure and the urban–rural income gap is “U” shaped, indicating the need for rational planning of urban polycentric development patterns rather than simple expansion. In addition, the polycentric spatial structure of urban clusters can reduce regional disparities by promoting factor mobility and industrial structure optimization. However, this depends on the level of industrial development and infrastructure. This study highlights the importance of a balanced approach to urban development that takes into account regional disparities and issues of social equity.
`In' analytical NoteChina Economic Review Vol. 80, Aug 2023: p.101999
Journal SourceChina Economic Review 2023-08 80
Key WordsPolycentric Spatial Structure ;  Urban-Rural Income Gap ;  Six Urban Clusters In China