Spatiotemporal Evolution and Influencing Factors of New-Quality Productivity

Nan Feng, Mingyue Yan () and Mingtao Yan ()
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Nan Feng: School of Architecture, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China
Mingyue Yan: College of Cultural and Tourism, Henan University, Kaifeng 475001, China
Mingtao Yan: Key Research Institute of Yellow River Civilization and Sustainable Development, Henan University, Kaifeng 475001, China

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 24, 1-20

Abstract: New-quality productivity (NQP) serves as a critical indicator for measuring the level of high-quality economic development. Gaining insights into the spatial and temporal patterns along with the key drivers of NQP is essential for promoting the global industrial transformation and revitalizing old cities. This study utilized spatial analysis, Dagum Gini coefficient, Markov chains, and optimal parameter geographical detectors to analyze spatial patterns and influencing factors of NQP across 271 Chinese prefecture-level cities from 2011 to 2021. Findings reveal that the average index of NQP increased from 0.045 in 2011 to 0.072 in 2021, with spatial patterns showing higher levels in coastal regions compared to inland areas. The overall disparity of NQP has diminished, although significant internal imbalances persist, particularly in the eastern region, where the pronounced gap between eastern and central areas remains the primary source of variation. Local NQP development is strongly influenced by proximity to adjacent areas, characterized by path dependence and club convergence effects. Additionally, cultural foundation, urbanization, and economic development play pivotal roles in fostering NQP, with their interactions exhibiting notable nonlinear and dual-factor enhancement effects. These findings provide valuable theoretical and practical insights for advancing NQP levels in China and globally.

Keywords: new-quality productivity; cultural foundation; urbanization; economic development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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