This research investigates the spatial distribution of global economic activity, focusing on the shift of economic factors between coastal and interior areas. Using nighttime light data and a random forest algorithm, the study reveals a "coastal remoteness" evolution pattern, where the global GDP proportion within 100 km of coastlines decreased from 67.25% in 2000 to 63.02% in 2018. The reduction in overseas transportation costs and diseconomies of scale in coastal areas are identified as primary drivers. Intercontinental differences in economic development patterns are also highlighted.
Publisher
Humanities and Social Sciences Communications
Published On
Oct 20, 2023
Authors
Xiaoming Jin, Weixin Luan, Jun Yang, Wenze Yue, Shulin Wan, Di Yang, Xiangming Xiao, Bing Xue, Yue Dou, Fangzheng Lyu, Shaohua Wang
Tags
economic activity
coastal areas
interior areas
GDP proportion
nighttime light data
transportation costs
economic development
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