Guest editors

Hongmou Zhang, Peking University, Beijing, China; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Tieshan Sun, Peking University, Beijing, China

Zhiqiang Zhang, Nankai University, Tianjin, China

Deyu Li, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands

Ling Xue (Paul Snow), Peking University, Beijing, China

Description: Regional disparities in economic, social, and infrastructure development continue to be a pressing concern, both globally and at the national level. For instance, the Chinese government has made coordinated regional development a national policy, and similar initiatives are underway in other countries. Despite these significant efforts, there remains a dearth of comprehensive academic exploration into various aspects of these policies, including their design, spatial implications, and economic impact. To bridge this knowledge gap and foster a deeper understanding of coordinated regional development strategies, we are pleased to announce a call for original research articles and policy papers for our special issue, “Coordinated Regional Development to Address Regional Disparities.”

Themes and Scope:

We welcome submissions addressing a wide range of topics related to coordinated regional development, including but not limited to:

1. Economic assessment of the coordinated regional development policies
2. Policy design and policy process analysis of coordinated regional development
3. Policy impact of a certain domain on coordinated regional development, such as transportation infrastructure, economic development, sustainability, and social inclusion
4. Interregional collaboration, communication, and learning