Evaluating Policies for Upgrading County Industries in China
Author Information
Author(s): Tian Xianghui, Juan Zhang
Primary Institution: School of Economics and Management, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China
Hypothesis
The pilot policy of returning home to start a business is conducive to promoting the optimization of rural industrial structure.
Conclusion
The study confirms that the pilot policy of returning home entrepreneurship significantly promotes the upgrading of county industrial structures, especially in central and western regions.
Supporting Evidence
- The pilot policy has a significant positive correlation with the upgrading of the district’s industrial structure.
- Industrial upgrades are more significant in the central and western regions, especially in aging areas.
- The policy promotes industrial upgrading through innovation and market effects.
Takeaway
This study shows that encouraging people to return to their hometowns to start businesses helps improve local industries and economies.
Methodology
The study uses a multi-temporal double-difference model to analyze data from 1997 counties in China from 2000 to 2021.
Potential Biases
Potential biases may arise from reliance on macroeconomic indicators and the static nature of the analysis.
Limitations
The study primarily focuses on immediate impacts and does not assess long-term effects of the policy.
Participant Demographics
The study includes data from 1997 counties across China, focusing on rural areas and returning entrepreneurs.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.0170
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
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