New-type urbanization and rural revitalization: A study on the coupled development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt, China
2025

New-type Urbanization and Rural Revitalization in China

Sample size: 110 publication 10 minutes Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Wang Yan, Wang Ling, Li Zhengmao

Primary Institution: Chongqing Technology and Business University, Chongqing, China

Hypothesis

What is the current level of coupled development of new-type urbanization and rural revitalization in the Yangtze River Economic Belt?

Conclusion

The study found that while both new-type urbanization and rural revitalization have shown consistent growth, significant regional disparities and imbalances persist.

Supporting Evidence

  • From 2011 to 2022, both new-type urbanization and rural revitalization indices increased.
  • The relative development status resembles an 'inverted triangle' with most areas under lagging NTU disorders.
  • Most cities have a low coupled coordination degree, indicating moderate imbalance.
  • The overall Gini coefficient of coupled development shows a narrowing trend.

Takeaway

This study looks at how cities in China are growing and changing together, but some areas are doing much better than others.

Methodology

The study used various models including entropy method, relative development degree model, coupled coordination degree model, and Tobit model to analyze data from 110 prefecture-level cities.

Limitations

The study's indicator system may not fully capture the complexities of new-type urbanization and rural revitalization due to data acquisition limitations.

Participant Demographics

The study focused on 110 prefecture-level cities in the Yangtze River Economic Belt.

Statistical Information

P-Value

p<0.05

Statistical Significance

p<0.05

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1371/journal.pone.0314724

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