Resource Endowment,Economies of Scope,and the Chinese Path to Modernization in Rural Tourism
The primary goal of rural revitalization is to increase residents'earnings and reduce the urban-rural income gap.Using the tourism resources of scenic spots as an entry point,this study meticulously analyzes the impact of tourism development on household incomes at the provincial,county,and municipal levels,including within the scenic spots.It estimates the incremental pure tourism income that tourism development has generated for households in scenic spots.The findings indicate that the urban-rural divide remains the largest source of income disparity at both micro and macro levels.This is an issue that must be urgently addressed on the Chinese path to modernization in rural tourism.It argues that economies of scale may not be suitable for most rural areas in China.However,economies of scope may provide a more appropriate path for the modernization of the rural tourism industry.The feasibility and existence of economies of scope in rural tourism are demonstrated through mathematical methods.Finally,the paper outlines specific measures and relevant principles for adopting economies of scope to guide the future development of rural tourism in alignment with China's industrial development objectives.
resource endowmentincomeChinese path to modernizationeconomies of scope
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