scholarly journals Changing Regional Inequality Patterns in Western China: A Case Study of Xinjiang

Complexity ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Xianhong Qin ◽  
Hui Zou ◽  
Lei Wang
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
High Probability ◽  
Regional Inequality ◽  
Spatial Accessibility ◽  
Western China ◽  
Development Pattern ◽  
Interregional Inequality ◽  
North Part ◽  
Development Levels

Regional inequality in western China has been rarely examined and has risen as an important issue in the Chinese academic circle. This study, taking Xinjiang as a case, investigated regional inequality in Xinjiang since the 1990s. The results show that the interregional inequality became more prominent, while the overall regional disparities among counties and cities have experienced an inverted U-shape path and have been mainly caused by the inequality of the intra-north part of the province. Counties with high economic development levels were mainly located in northern Xinjiang and had a high probability of further moving economic levels. We further found that the regional development pattern in Xinjiang was significantly associated with spatial accessibility, followed by population density and urbanization factors. This paper deepens our understanding of the complex pattern and mechanism of regional inequality in western China, and local specific policies, therefore, are needed to solve the problem.

Impact of Economic Development Levels and Disaster Types on the Short-Term Macroeconomic Consequences of Natural Hazard-Induced Disasters in China

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rumei Tang ◽  
Jidong Wu ◽  
Mengqi Ye ◽  
Wenhui Liu
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Natural Hazard ◽  
Eastern China ◽  
Regional Growth ◽  
Western China ◽  
Economic Losses ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Geographical Regions ◽  
Development Levels ◽  
Meteorological Disasters

<p>The relationship between natural hazard-induced disasters and macroeconomic growth has been examined widely on global and national scales, but little research has been focused on the subnational level, especially in China. We examined the impacts of natural hazard-induced disasters on the regional growth in China based on subnational panel data for the period from 1990 to 2016. First, we used the number of people affected and the direct economic losses as the measures of the scale of disasters. Then, we used the direct damages of meteorological disasters and earthquakes as disaster measures separately to examine the impacts of different disaster types. Finally, we performed intraregional effects regressions to observe the spatial heterogeneity within the regions. The results show that the adverse short-term effects of disasters is most pronounced in the central region, while the direct damage of disasters is a positive stimulus of growth in the whole of China. However, this stimulus is observed in a lagged way and is reflected differently meteorological disasters in central and eastern China and earthquakes in western China are related to regional growth. The results demonstrate that the short-term macroeconomic impacts of these disasters in the three geographical regions of China largely depend on regional economic development levels and the disaster types.</p>

scholarly journals Impact of Economic Development Levels and Disaster Types on the Short-Term Macroeconomic Consequences of Natural Hazard-Induced Disasters in China

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 371-385 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rumei Tang ◽  
Jidong Wu ◽  
Mengqi Ye ◽  
Wenhui Liu
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Natural Hazard ◽  
Eastern China ◽  
Regional Growth ◽  
Western China ◽  
Economic Losses ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Geographical Regions ◽  
Development Levels ◽  
Meteorological Disasters

Abstract The relationship between natural hazard-induced disasters and macroeconomic growth has been examined widely on global and national scales, but little research has been focused on the subnational level, especially in China. We examined the impacts of natural hazard-induced disasters on the regional growth in China based on subnational panel data for the period from 1990 to 2016. First, we used the number of people affected and the direct economic losses as the measures of the scale of disasters. Then, we used the direct damages of meteorological disasters and earthquakes as disaster measures separately to examine the impacts of different disaster types. Finally, we performed intraregional effects regressions to observe the spatial heterogeneity within the regions. The results show that the adverse short-term effects of disasters is most pronounced in the central region, while the direct damage of disasters is a positive stimulus of growth in the whole of China. However, this stimulus is observed in a lagged way and is reflected differently—meteorological disasters in central and eastern China and earthquakes in western China are related to regional growth. The results demonstrate that the short-term macroeconomic impacts of these disasters in the three geographical regions of China largely depend on regional economic development levels and the disaster types.

Non-standard functions and structures of ministries of finance under economic challenges: A case study of Western governments

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (11) ◽  
pp. 2448-2471
Author(s):  
S.V. Anureev
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Great Britain ◽  
Central Banks ◽  
Economic Recovery ◽  
Budget Process

Subject. This article examines the functions and management structures of central financial bodies and related parliamentary and governmental structures in Australia, Canada, Great Britain, Japan, Germany, France and Italy. Objectives. The article aims to identify non-standard functions and structures that go beyond the classical responsibility of finance ministries as a central part of the budget process arising from current economic challenges. Methods. For the study, I used a comparative analysis. Results. The article describes the important new functions of financial authorities and treasuries of Western governments aimed at economic growth and economic recovery. Conclusions. The organizational and management structures and functions of the ministries of finance go far beyond the budget process, overlap with and dominate the functions of central banks and ministries of economic development.

Spatial socioeconomic development of cooperating regions: The Siberian Federal District case study

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (7) ◽  
pp. 1266-1285
Author(s):  
Sn.P. Mongush
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Socioeconomic Development ◽  
Federal District ◽  
Conceptual Basis ◽  
Siberian Federal District ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
Development Objectives ◽  
The Relationship

Subject. This article explores the various aspects of the concept of Spatial Development. Objectives. The article aims to develop a conceptual basis for the spatial socio-economic development of the collaborating regions. Methods. For the study, I used the methods of comparative and statistical analyses. Results. The article shows how cooperation between the subjects of the Russian Federation increases the potential of economically united regions. Conclusions. When preparing national strategic planning documents, it is necessary to take into account the specifics of regions, their capacity, available resources, and focus on the relationship between regions.

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