Research on the Economic Transformation of Resource-Based Cities

Author: Wang Qingyun
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: This book primarily determines the specific number of resource-based cities in China through a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods, which is still unique in the country. It elaborates on the definition, classification, and characteristics of resource-based cities, introduces their classification and basic features in China, analyzes the main problems faced by these cities and the challenges in advancing economic transformation. It proposes basic approaches for the economic transformation of resource-based cities in China and suggests policy measures that the government should take. Furthermore, it offers preliminary ideas for advancing economic transformation in representative coal cities, metallurgical cities, petroleum cities, and forestry cities in China. Additionally, it introduces the practices of economic transformation in regions and cities such as the Ruhr District in Germany, the Lorraine Region in France, Kyushu in Japan, and Houston in the United States.