The Impact of Urban Policy on Economic Inequality and Economic Growth

Jingyi Lyu ()
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Jingyi Lyu: Tianjin Yinghua Experimental School

A chapter in Proceedings of the International Workshop on Navigating the Digital Business Frontier for Sustainable Financial Innovation (ICDEBA 2024), 2025, pp 7-16 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Urbanization has increasingly shaped the global socio-economic landscapes, bringing opportunities and challenges through higher living standards and heightened economic inequality. The paper explores the intricate relationship between urban policies, particularly zoning policy, economic inequality, and economic growth. The paper examines the influence of inclusionary and exclusionary policies through a comparative analysis of the case studies in New York City and Portland. At the beginning of the 20th century, the exclusionary zoning policies fostered economic development and deepened social divides. Conversely, the inclusionary zoning policies in Portland have successfully reduced income inequality but at the cost of limiting economic growth. The cases demonstrate the tradeoffs between social equity and economic development. The findings underscore the need for balanced urban policies promoting equity and economic expansion through inclusive economic zones and multi-department collaboration. The research advocates creating urban policies that can lower social inequality while promoting sustainable economic growth, providing a society that benefits the residents.

Keywords: Urbanization; Zoning Policy; Economic Inequality; Economic Growth; Social Equity; Urban Development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.2991/978-94-6463-652-9_2

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