Exploring the Relationship Between Rural Development and Marginalization: An Empirical Study from Linhai City, Zhejiang Province, China

Zhichao Hu, Xiaohan Fan, Jing Wang, Changjiang Kang, Zhifeng Zhao () and Yage Li
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Zhichao Hu: School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China
Xiaohan Fan: School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China
Jing Wang: Beijing Academy of Social Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
Changjiang Kang: School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China
Zhifeng Zhao: School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China
Yage Li: School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China

Land, 2025, vol. 14, issue 11, 1-30

Abstract: The study focuses on the multidimensional attributes of rural marginalization and their differentiated impact on rural development levels. Based on a systematic review and summary of research findings, this study elucidates the conceptual implications of rural development levels and rural marginalization and deconstructs rural marginalization into five dimensions. Considering Linhai City in Zhejiang Province, China, as the research object, a measurement model for rural development levels was constructed comprising basic and enhancement factors. An influencing factor set was established based on the perspective of marginalization. Spatial autocorrelation and multiscale geographically weighted regression models were comprehensively employed to measure and analyze rural development levels and their influencing factors. The main findings are as follows: (1) the concept of rural marginalization is defined from five dimensions: spatial, technological, policy, social, and infrastructural, and a quantitative evaluation system is established; (2) through quantitative analysis using Linhai City as an example, it is found that the influence of marginalization across different dimensions on rural development exhibits significant spatial variability, meaning that the impact of marginalization on rural development levels is influenced by multiple factors. These findings suggest that, while formulating rural development policies, we should fully consider the actual and external circumstances of different villages, adopt tailored strategies based on local conditions, and avoid implementing one-size-fits-all policies.

Keywords: rural marginalization; rural development level; multiscale geographically weighted regression; Linhai City; Zhejiang Province (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q15 Q2 Q24 Q28 Q5 R14 R52 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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