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The impact of agriculture–tourism integration on common prosperity: Evidence from the urban–rural income gap

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  • Liu, Xiaoping
  • Li, Yanrong

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Utilizing panel data from 206 prefecture-level cities in China spanning the years 2010 to 2017, this study examines the effects of agriculture-tourism integration on the urban-rural income gap. The findings indicate that: First, agriculture-tourism integration exerts a significant inhibitory effect on the urban-rural income disparity. Second, mechanism analysis reveals that this integration primarily enhances rural residents' income levels by accelerating agricultural modernization and bolstering rural brand competitiveness, thereby contributing to a reduction in the urban-rural income gap. Heterogeneity analysis further demonstrates notable differences in how agriculture-tourism integration impacts this income gap; specifically, its effect is more pronounced in regions characterized by higher levels of cultural and tourism integration as well as greater rural digitalization.

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  • Liu, Xiaoping & Li, Yanrong, 2026. "The impact of agriculture–tourism integration on common prosperity: Evidence from the urban–rural income gap," Economic Analysis and Policy, Elsevier, vol. 89(C), pages 90-106.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecanpo:v:89:y:2026:i:c:p:90-106
    DOI: 10.1016/j.eap.2025.10.008
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