A rational hierarchy of rank-size distribution is indispensable for optimizing the urban hierarchy. On the basis of the number of permanent urban residents, using rank-size rule testing and core density estimation wit...A rational hierarchy of rank-size distribution is indispensable for optimizing the urban hierarchy. On the basis of the number of permanent urban residents, using rank-size rule testing and core density estimation within the framework of spatial economics, we set up a labor force location choice model and conducted quantitative simulations. Our fmdings show that the structure of China＇s urban hierarchy differs from the pyramid structure of Zipf＇s Law, and the household registration system impedes the free movement of labor and makes the size distribution of cities deviate from Pareto optimality. Household registration （hukou） reform will be conducive to the optimization of the urban hierarchy. Optimizing the urban hierarchy should become a consistent objective in today＇s development of new-type urbanization, city clusters and metropolitan areas.展开更多
基金supported by Grants from the Major Program of National Social Science Fund,Research of Theory and Practice of Spatial Economics in China(13&ZD166)the National Natural Science Foundation of China,Research on the Location Choice heterogeneous Firms and Their Effect(71273285)+1 种基金the Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China,Effect of Resource Allocation by Industry Transfer:Based on the Perspective of Enterprise(20130171110043)the Humanities and Social Seience Major Program,supported by Educational Commission of Guangdong Province in China,Research on Transformation and Upgrading of Manufacturing Industry,Long-term mechanism of employment(2012ZGXM_0001)
文摘A rational hierarchy of rank-size distribution is indispensable for optimizing the urban hierarchy. On the basis of the number of permanent urban residents, using rank-size rule testing and core density estimation within the framework of spatial economics, we set up a labor force location choice model and conducted quantitative simulations. Our fmdings show that the structure of China＇s urban hierarchy differs from the pyramid structure of Zipf＇s Law, and the household registration system impedes the free movement of labor and makes the size distribution of cities deviate from Pareto optimality. Household registration （hukou） reform will be conducive to the optimization of the urban hierarchy. Optimizing the urban hierarchy should become a consistent objective in today＇s development of new-type urbanization, city clusters and metropolitan areas.
