The book provides a systematic review of research results on regional economic competitiveness, and constructs an evaluation index system based on nine key aspects: the development of a micro-economy; industrial development; enterprise strength; the sciences; education; innovation; environment governance and protection; financial development; and the degree of opening to the outside world. The book subsequently provides policy suggestions on how to enhance the economic and social development of the West of China based on a comprehensive evaluation and analysis. In addition to comparing the recent social development of the provinces in the West, the book also calls upon the central government to play the leading role, encourage mass participation and promote the opening up of the West of China.
Chapter I Report on 10 years Economic Development in the West of China: 1999-2008
1. The Economic Development of Western China before the Strategy and the Targets of the Strategy
2. The Achievements of the Western China Development Strategy during 1998 to 2008
3. Analysis of the Changing Position in National Economy of the West China during 1998-2008
4. Lessons and Experience of the Strategy in 10 years.
5. Major Issues in the Development of the West China
Chapter II Comprehensive Competitiveness of Provincial economy in the West of China and Analysis Report
1. Introduction
2. Definition of Regional Competitiveness
3. Assessment Indicator System and Method of Provincial economy in the West of China
4. Specific Evaluation and Analysis on Comprehensive Competitiveness of Provincial economy in the West of China
5. Research Results and Policy Suggestions
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