Author(s)

Xueying Chen

Corresponding Author

Xueying Chen

ABSTRACT

In view of the comprehensive evaluation of the difference of provincial economic development in China, through the evaluation and statistical analysis of the economic development environment of the eastern and western provinces, the main weight values that affect the difference of provincial economic development in the eastern and western regions are obtained. These weights include seven items (employment volume, comprehensive economic strength, enterprise development level, people’s living standard, economic development potential, public support and service capabilities, policies and laws). The comprehensive evaluation results of the economic development differences between the eastern and western provinces are obtained through comparative analysis, and the strategies and suggestions for narrowing the differences are made according to the regional differences of economic development between the eastern and western provinces.

KEYWORDS

Eastern and western provincial economy, Economic competitiveness, Development difference, Statistical analysis