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Bridging the Gap: Spatial Disparities in Coordinating New Infrastructure Construction and Inclusive Green Growth in China

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  • Yujun Gao

    (Business School, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China)

  • Nan Chen

    (Institute of Economics, Beijing Academy of Social Science, Beijing 100101, China)

  • Xueying Chen

    (School of Economics, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China)

Abstract

New infrastructure construction (NIC) is pivotal for advancing China’s sustainable development, yet the spatial interdependencies between NIC and inclusive green growth (IGG) remain critically underexplored. This study quantifies provincial-level NIC–IGG coordination dynamics across China (2011–2023) using a novel coupling coordination model. We further dissect regional disparities through Dagum Gini decomposition and identify causal drivers via QAP regression analysis. Key findings reveal: (1) Despite a gradual upward trend, overall NIC–IGG coordination remains suboptimal, hindering sustainable transition; (2) Regional disparities follow a “U-shaped” trajectory, primarily driven by inter-regional imbalances; (3) Uneven marketization is the dominant factor fragmenting spatial coordination. Our results expose systemic barriers to regionally integrated sustainable development and provide actionable pathways for place-based policies that synchronize NIC investment with IGG objectives.

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  • Yujun Gao & Nan Chen & Xueying Chen, 2025. "Bridging the Gap: Spatial Disparities in Coordinating New Infrastructure Construction and Inclusive Green Growth in China," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 17(14), pages 1-24, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:17:y:2025:i:14:p:6575-:d:1704763
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