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作者

Wan Li, Bindong Sun, Tinglin Zhang

来源

URBAN STUDIES,Vol.56,Issue8,P.1533–1553

语言

英文

关键字

agglomeration economies, China, economic performance, monocentricity, polycentricity

作者单位

East China Normal University, China;East China Normal University, China;East China Normal University, China

摘要

This paper examines the effect of spatial structure, as measured on the monocentricity–polycentricity dimension, on labour productivity at the prefectural level in China. Using pooled cross-sectional and instrumental variable techniques, we find that, all else being equal, prefectures with a more monocentric spatial structure have a higher labour productivity, robust to different specifications. Furthermore, large agglomeration economies may fuel the beneficial effects of monocentricity. We conclude that, in terms of economic performance, monocentric-oriented spatial strategy could be a better choice for Chinese prefecture-scale regions.