Evaluation of High-Quality Development in the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningxia Region from the Perspective of Common Prosperity

Abstract

Given the driving and radiating effect of urban high-quality development on the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningxia region, this paper aims to promote the realization of the goal of common prosperity in the region and provide more comprehensive references for the strategic planning and implementation paths of high-quality regional development. From the perspective of common prosperity, this study constructs an evaluation index system for high-quality development and employs the entropy weight method to measure the high-quality development levels of nine prefecture-level cities in the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningxia region from 2018 to 2022. It further uses a coupling coordination model to assess the level of coordinated development in the region. The results show that the overall level of high-quality development in the region is steadily improving, with all cities showing positive development trends. Xi'an, Lanzhou, and Yinchuan are at the forefront. Although the region as a whole is in a stage of low coordination, its coordination level is gradually improving, with Xi'an, Lanzhou, and Yinchuan leading in coordination as well. It is recommended that the government continue to enhance coordination among cities to promote integrated regional development.