Equilibrium in Action
Unveiling SDG 10 Through Inequality and Sustainable Economic Growth
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12307403 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jing Li (0000-0001-7792-4322, School of Urban Planning and Municipal Engineering Xi'an Polytechnic University Xi'an China), Taooz Yousaf (0000-0002-4304-5845, Xiamen University, corresponding author), Tahir Yousaf (0009-0007-8916-0674, School of Public Affairs Xiamen University Xiamen Fujian China), Qurat Ul Ain (0000-0002-6237-5129, School of Economics Zhejiang University Hangzhou China), Kaiyang Zhong (0000-0002-5575-0306, College of Information Science and Electronic Engineering Zhejiang University Hangzhou China) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 33 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 7279-7293 |
| Publication date | 2025-05-11 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Sustainable Development (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0968-0802 • E-ISSN: 1099-1719 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/sd.3512 |
| OpenAlex | W4410280068 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 43 |
In the context of the intricate challenges inherent in sustainable development, the imperative to maintain a delicate equilibrium between sustainable economic growth and the attainment of SDG 10 (reducing inequalities) poses a significant and complex endeavor. Against this backdrop, this study examines the relationship between economic growth and regional inequality, utilizing satellite‐based nighttime light data. This study focuses on the Province Managing County (PMC) reform policy implemented in China in 2003, examining its role in fostering economic growth and addressing regional inequalities through a quasi‐natural experiment. The analysis reveals that while the PMC policy contributed to economic growth, it also had a negative impact on regional inequality. The analysis further reveals significant heterogeneity in the reform's effects, marked by increased inequality and accelerated growth in the eastern region, contrasted with reduced inequality in the west. Additionally, the study investigates the underlying mechanisms, finding that county‐level development expenditures rose following the policy change, while spending on social services such as education and healthcare declined. This indicates that heightened investment in infrastructure development spurred economic growth, albeit at the cost of amplifying regional disparities
Action (physics · Biology · Economics · Inequality · Mathematical economics · Sustainable development · Chemistry · Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth · Income, Poverty, and Inequality · Local Government Finance and Decentralization · Mathematics · Ecology
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| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 3 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |