Study on the Regional Agglomeration of Manufacturing Industries

Abstract:

Since 70's in last century, Shanghai is one of first-mover advantage and superior geographic location, walking in front of other provinces and cities in terms of economic development. It is an important part of the manufacturing industry as well as the engine of economic growth. According to the previous research shows that, the regional industrial aggregation has a promoting effect on the economic development of Shanghai. This paper made an empirical analysis on the relationship between aggregation and economic growth by using the panel data of Shanghai manufacturing industry.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 340)
• Pages: 222-225
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.340.222
• Online since: July 2013
• Authors: Xiao Juan Li
• Keywords: Industrial Agglomeration, Manufacturing Industry, Shanghai

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