Research on the Development Potential of Central Towns

Author: Feng Gang
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: This book comprehensively analyzes the constituent elements of central town development force. It proposes that the development force of central towns is composed of competitiveness in urban spatial development, industrial growth, enterprise competitiveness, environmental competitiveness, institutional competitiveness, social development, government competitiveness, and urban brand competitiveness. It also analyzes the scope of influence and interrelationships of each aspect of competitiveness, as well as the constraints and reform strategies for the development of each aspect. Through these analyses, it proposes a basic analytical framework for studying central town development, providing fundamental insights for formulating development strategies for central towns. This book is a study on central town development, as well as a comprehensive examination of urban development from perspectives of urban space, economy, society, institutions, environment, and government management. With a professional background in regional economics, urban development, enterprise management, human resource development, and government administration, the author has long been engaged in training for leaders at the prefecture, county, and township levels. This hands-on experience with practical regional development issues has greatly contributed to the author's research and writing.