Project

An analysis of the mechanisms underlying the impact of polycentric spatial structure on the economic efficiency of urban agglomerations

Code
01SC0820
Duration
01 October 2020 → 30 September 2024
Funding
Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund
Research disciplines
  • Social sciences
    • Social geography
    • Urban and regional geography
Keywords
Polycentric spatial structure economic efficiency integration dispersion urban agglomerations
 
Project description

‘Urban polycentricity’ is a key concept in geographical research, although its meaning and benefits often remain unclear. This research will conduct empirical analyses on changes in polycentric structures in urban agglomerations across China. We will compare their degree of polycentricity, integration and dispersion, and apply spatial-econometric methods to explore
their relationships in explaining spatial differences in economic efficiency.