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Consumer streets: Microscopic evidence of road density and consumption vitality

  • Chong Peng
  • , Peizhen Jin*
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Nanjing Audit University
  • Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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Abstract

Increased consumption is a key driving factor for further economic development in China. This study examines the influence of road network density on consumption vitality, using big data and various empirical models. The results show that increasing the road density improves consumption quantity, quality, and diversity. The lower the grade of the road network where density is increased, the higher the consumption vitality. This effect shows a significant center-periphery characteristic. Regarding the mechanism, a higher road connectivity increases consumption vitality through visitor flow, which is more significant on low-grade roads. Moreover, the improvement in consumption vitality is significantly capitalized into local housing prices and rent.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)60-75
Number of pages16
JournalChina Economic Quarterly International
Volume3
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2023

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

Keywords

  • Big data
  • Consumption vitality
  • Road network density

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