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Spatial structure and labour productivity: Evidence from prefectures in China.
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Urban Studies (Sage Publications, Ltd.) . Jun2019, Vol. 56 Issue 8, p1516-1532. 17p. - Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- 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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00420980
- Volume :
- 56
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Urban Studies (Sage Publications, Ltd.)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 136919154
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0042098018770077