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The coupling coordination of social and economic upgrading in China: Evolution, regional disparities and influencing factors.

Authors :
Huang, Gengzhi
Liu, Shuyi
Cai, Bowei
Wang, Bo
Source :
Journal of Geographical Sciences; May2024, Vol. 34 Issue 5, p835-854, 20p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Social upgrading does not inherently follow economic upgrading; rather, they present a complex interplay. This paper, focusing on China, utilizes the coupling coordination degree and a panel regression model to shed light on the intricate interaction between social upgrading and economic upgrading. It is found that the coupling coordination degree of social and economic upgrading in China has improved from 0.33 to 0.49 since the mid-1990s, undergoing a shift from a stage of slight imbalance to low-level coordination. However, significant regional disparities are present in terms of economic upgrading, social upgrading, and their coupling coordination degree. Developed areas exhibit a higher degree of coupling coordination compared to less developed regions, indicating a connection between the coupling coordination degree and the level of economic growth. Economic globalization, public governance, and the legal environment positively impact the coupling coordination between social and economic upgrading, while economic privatization and corporate violations of law exert negative effects. The paper concludes with policy discussions for enhancing the coupling coordination between social and economic upgrading. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1009637X
Volume :
34
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Geographical Sciences
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
177193686
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11442-024-2229-8