Economics

Balanced and imbalanced: global population spatial mobility and economic patterns in coastal and interior areas

X. Jin, W. Luan, et al.

Explore the intriguing global dynamics of regional development disparities between coastal and interior areas, revealed by the research conducted by Xiaoming Jin, Weixin Luan, Jun Yang, and Chuang Tian. Discover how population and economic factors shape these imbalances and their implications for sustainable development.

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Abstract

This study investigates the global imbalance in regional development between coastal and interior areas, considering the influence of population and economic factors. Using global panel data and a threshold effect model (2000-2018), the research reveals an uneven global population distribution, with coastal areas (18.43% of landmass) holding 52.8% of the population. While the per capita GDP gap between coastal and interior areas decreased (from 2.08 times to 1.78 times), population factor evolution lags behind economic factors. Except for Africa, intercontinental coastal-interior development gaps converged. Adjusting regional per capita income and population-economic density promotes balanced development. The findings contribute to policymaking for spatial balance and sustainable development, extending research on uneven regional growth and supporting the UN 2030 Agenda.

Publisher

HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES COMMUNICATIONS

Published On

Sep 16, 2024

Authors

Xiaoming Jin, Weixin Luan, Jun Yang, Chuang Tian

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