Meng Yuzhu, Hao Zhenlong, Shang Shu
School of Applied Economics, Guizhou University of Finance and Economics, Guiyang, Guizhou, 550025, China.
School of Economics and Management, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning, 116024, China.
Heliyon. 2024 Oct 29;10(21):e39922. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e39922. eCollection 2024 Nov 15.
The equalization of basic public services and the advancement of new-type urbanization are pivotal concerns within the framework of regional economic theory and national developmental strategies. Nonetheless, China's current landscape of basic public service equalization falls short of desired levels, while the aspiration for high-quality development embedded in new-type urbanization initiatives remains largely aspirational, lacking robust implementation frameworks, particularly in the underdeveloped western counties. Drawing upon an empirical econometric analysis, this study delves into the intricate relationship between new-type urbanization and basic public service equalization, focusing on 88 counties in Guizhou Province, spanning the years 2011-2022. Our findings underscore that new-type urbanization in Guizhou's counties holds significant potential to elevate the standards of basic public service equalization. This positive influence manifests through multifaceted dimensions of urbanization, encompassing economic, demographic, social, and ecological aspects. From a heterogeneity lens, the study reveals that the catalyzing effect of new-type urbanization is notably more pronounced in central Guizhou urban agglomerations compared to their non-central counterparts. Additionally, regions endowed with a robust economic foundation exhibit a significantly greater enhancement in basic public service equalization than those with weaker economic underpinnings. Notably, the implementation of new-type urbanization pilot policies has proven effective, substantially boosting the level of basic public service equalization within the designated pilot areas.This research contributes to the theoretical underpinnings of regional economics by expanding the scope of understanding on how new-type urbanization can foster basic public service equalization. Furthermore, it offers a practical roadmap for Guizhou's counties to harness the transformative power of new-type urbanization strategies, thereby enhancing the accessibility and quality of essential public services across the region.
基本公共服务均等化与新型城镇化推进是区域经济理论和国家发展战略框架内的关键问题。然而，中国当前基本公共服务均等化的现状未达预期水平，而新型城镇化举措中高质量发展的愿景在很大程度上仍停留在设想阶段，缺乏有力的实施框架，尤其是在欠发达的西部县域。本研究基于实证计量分析，深入探讨新型城镇化与基本公共服务均等化之间的复杂关系，重点关注2011年至2022年期间贵州省的88个县。我们的研究结果强调，贵州省各县的新型城镇化对于提升基本公共服务均等化水平具有巨大潜力。这种积极影响通过城镇化的多方面体现出来，包括经济、人口、社会和生态层面。从异质性角度来看，研究表明，与非中部地区相比，新型城镇化在贵州中部城市群的催化作用更为显著。此外，经济基础雄厚的地区在基本公共服务均等化方面的提升幅度明显大于经济基础薄弱的地区。值得注意的是，新型城镇化试点政策的实施已证明是有效的，极大地提高了指定试点地区的基本公共服务均等化水平。本研究通过拓展对新型城镇化如何促进基本公共服务均等化的理解范围，为区域经济学的理论基础做出了贡献。此外，它为贵州各县利用新型城镇化战略的变革力量提供了一条切实可行的路线图，从而提高了该地区基本公共服务的可及性和质量。
