Level,spatial differentiation,dynamic evolution and convergence trend of common prosperity in China——an empirical test on the data of 278 prefecture-level cities
This study constructs an evaluation system for common prosperity using data from 278 prefecture-level cities,employing methods of Entropy Weight Method,Dagum's Gini Coefficient,Kernel Density Estimation,Markov Chain Analysis and Convergence Model.The aim is to systematically explore the level of China's common prosperity,its spatial differentiation,and dynamic evolution law and convergence trend.The conclusions are as follows:First,although the level of common prosperity in China's prefecture-level cities has been increasing year by year,there is a significant disparity.The eastern region is notably ahead of the central and western regions,with the Yangtze River Delta significantly outpacing other economic regions.Additionally,first-tier cities are far ahead of cities at other scales.Second,inter-group differences are the main source of disparities in common prosperity across China.However,intra-group differences within the three major geographical economic zones and the five major economic circles are also significant.Third,in terms of the evolution of common prosperity,the overall distribution and scale levels across different regions of China are steadily improving,with both relative and absolute gaps gradually narrowing.However,issues such as path dependence,downgrade risks,and regional polarization remain prominent in the evolution process.Finally,regarding convergence trends,cities across the country-both within various regions and at different scale levels-are generally converging towards common prosperity,all supporting convergence.Underdeveloped cities are catching up with leading cities,and the level of common prosperity among cities in China is expected to eventually converge.Based on the above analysis,China should improve both the level of urban common prosperity and enhance the balance of urban common prosperity in order to advance the goal of common prosperity.
common prosperitydevelopment levelspatial differentiationdynamic evolutionconvergence trend
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