Regional growth in China under economic reforms

In: The journal of development studies: JDS, Band 38, Heft 2, S. 167-186

Abstract

This article uses both cross-section and panel data approaches to study regional growth in China. Inter-regional income inequality increased, the rich regions became richer but poor regions poorer, over the data period 1978-95. Only after controlling for regional effects, population growth, and investment in both physical and human capital do the data show significant convergence. More interestingly, the degree of openness and transportation are two other important factors responsible for differences in regional growth. (DSE/DÜI)