Evaluation of Regional Effects of Major Western Development Project Engineering Programs

Author: Compiler: Chen Xiushan
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: A major achievement of the "Project 211" construction at Renmin University of China. The five major projects—South-to-North Water Diversion, West-to-East Gas Pipeline, West-to-East Electricity Transmission, Qinghai-Tibet Railway, and Returning Farmland to Forests (or Grasslands)—are iconic projects of China's western development. The implementation of these projects has not only transformed the spatial distribution and utilization structure of China's resources and energy but also had a significant impact on regional economic development. This book studies the implementation effects of major western development projects from the perspective of regional economics. It systematically and deeply examines the regional effects of the five projects, covering aspects such as the background of their proposal, evaluation methods, effect and impact evaluation and prediction, and problems and suggestions. The insights and conclusions drawn from this research provide important guidance for a comprehensive and objective understanding of the implementation effects of these projects, as well as for further adjusting strategies and policies to maximize their impact. The book explores theoretical approaches to evaluating the regional effects of large-scale resource allocation and ecological restoration projects while also conducting extensive data and analysis, seamlessly integrating theory and practice. It offers significant reference value for professional scholars of regional economics and government administrators.